Software Tester

Job Requirements San Antonio, TX Top Secret Polygraph not specified Career Level not specified $85,000 - $106,000 Job Description Software Tester (Manual & Automated) Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite (San Antonio, TX - Tech Port) / 3 Days Remote Long-Term W2 Contract Supporting U.S. Air Force Program Overview We are seeking a Software Tester with strong experience in both manual and automated testing to support a mission-critical defense program. This is a long-term opportunity working on complex systems in a collaborative, Agile environment supporting national security initiatives. What You'll Do Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test scripts Create test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on functional requirements Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing Identify, document, and track defects and issues through resolution Validate data through backend/database testing (SQL or similar tools) Execute end-to-end testing across web-based and enterprise applications Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) Provide test reporting, metrics, and recommendations for system improvements Required Skills & Experience Experience with both: Manual testing Automated testing tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar) Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases Ability to translate requirements into effective testing scenarios Experience working with web applications and backend systems Familiarity with SQL or database validation Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira or similar) Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD or federal government programs Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or DevOps environments Familiarity with secure or compliance-driven systems Experience working in hybrid or mission-driven environments Work Environment Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite per week in San Antonio (Tech Port) Long-term W2 contract with strong program stability Collaborative, engineering-driven team environment Opportunity to support impactful, mission-critical systems Ideal Candidate Balanced background in both manual and automation testing Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy Strong communicator who works well across technical teams Comfortable in a structured, Agile environment group id: kforcecx N Name Hidden Recruiter Apply now