QA Automation Engineer - Mid/Sr (Remote)

Software Test Engineer

GovCIO is seeking a skilled Software Test Engineer to support the Veterans Readiness & Employment (VRE) Program Support and Enterprise Services (PSES) product line. This fully remote role focuses on manual and automated testing across complex integrations, interfaces, and enterprise applications. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with Agile teams, and proficiency in automation, API testing, and test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
• Perform functional, system, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Conduct API, interface, data transfer, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP.
• Execute end-to-end Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) tasks including defect logging, verification, and root cause analysis.
• Perform database testing using SQL queries and simple scripts.

• Develop comprehensive test plans that align to user stories, acceptance criteria, and integration requirements.
• Implement established testing processes and ensure compliance across all test activities.
• Track and report test metrics, test execution results, and test progress.
• Manage defect reporting and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through failure, throughput, and yield analysis.

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using one or more of the following: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (JAVA), or AI-assisted testing tools.
• Use Jira to manage sprint-based testing artifacts and Xray for structured test execution.
• Utilize AWS Cloud environments and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub.
• Support execution of automated testing based on program needs and manager discretion.

• Work closely with development, requirements, and cross-functional teams to coordinate testing activities.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in walkthroughs, product reviews, and Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–8 years of related experience, or equivalent/commensurate experience.
• Hands-on experience in manual, functional, integration, and automated testing.
• Strong experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
• Proficiency with Jira for test planning, execution tracking, and reporting.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Extensive integration and interface testing experience.
• Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, corporate databases, MPI, VA Profile, or Oracle scripting.
• Prior experience supporting the VA or other Federal agencies.
• Experience working in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and HITECH requirements.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP).

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Suitability clearance.

Posted Salary Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.