Job Description

The role is responsible for designing and implementing automated test solutions that validate feature-level functionality. This position supports engineering teams by improving test coverage and ensuring defects are identified and resolved efficiently. The work focuses on building reliable automation and contributing to quality across releases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement automated tests to improve coverage and reduce manual effort
• Develop test plans for features to ensure requirements are fully validated
• Perform root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and prevent recurrence
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation
• Maintain and enhance automation frameworks to ensure scalability and reliability

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with development teams on requirements and defects
• Improve test coverage and reduce gaps in validation
• Support API and system-level testing efforts

QUALIFICATIONS/PRIOR EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES:

• 2–5 years of experience in testing or development
• Strong programming skills (Go preferred)
• Understanding of APIs, debugging, and automation frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Location: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Relocation assistance is not available. Only local candidates will be considered

Candidate AI Usage Policy: AI is a part of our daily work at Spectra, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Compensation: 90-115K/ year. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate’s actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Educational reimbursement
• Hybrid work options

Application Window: Applications will be accepted until 9/20/2026

WHY SPECTRA?

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Spectra is an entrepreneurial, private company with more than 40 years of proven success preserving, protecting and defending the world’s data. Spectra offers a challenging, flexible and creative work environment. Our culture is one that drives personal opportunity and advancement and rewards high performance while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance. We offer a casual, hybrid work environment with ample opportunity to learn and grow within the company. Work out on your own or with our trainer at one of the on-campus gyms; grab lunch or snacks onsite or challenge the CEO to a game of pinball; and grow your career with peers who are second to none.

SPECTRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Spectra is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we never discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by applicable law