Platform Test Engineer is a software testing professional responsible for designing and executing comprehensive tests on a company’s underlying software platform, ensuring its functionality, performance, and stability across various environments and user interactions, often focusing on testing the core infrastructure and APIs that support multiple applications built on that platform.
Software Test Engineers need to be problem-solvers with attention to detail. The purpose of a Software Test Engineer is to test the software product thoroughly to ensure it performs as expected. Common daily Software Test Engineer job duties include:
- Creating testing procedures to evaluate the performance of the software
- Building software testing programs that automate testing processes
- Running the software testing procedures to evaluate the software
- Documenting all testing procedures
- Reporting bugs and making recommendations to improve the software product
- Collaborating with other Test Engineers, Software Programmers and other team members
- Retesting software after bugs are fixed to ensure the program works properly
- Attending meetings with the development team, clients and other groups
Clearance level: TS/SCI
Work Location: Colorado Springs
Education: STEM bachelor’s degree
Experience Level: 5+ years