Senior Software Engineer in Test

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test for a leading cybersecurity technology client in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. This is a contract position and requires you to be remote in the RTP area.

About the role

This role is ideal for an experienced test automation professional with a strong background in building frameworks from the ground up and supporting Common Criteria (CC) security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions to support Common Criteria (CC) certification projects.
• Build and scale test automation frameworks from scratch to improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Partner with software engineers, security teams, and project stakeholders to validate application functionality and compliance requirements.
• Design and execute automated and manual test strategies for web applications, APIs, and backend services.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and drive quality improvements throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
• Proven experience creating and implementing a test automation framework from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools, test design methodologies, and software development best practices.
• Experience supporting Common Criteria (CC) projects, security-focused applications, or regulated environments is highly preferred.

Pay

$110,000 - 130,000 annually

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday and Sick Leave (if required by law)