Test Automation Engineer

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Software Engineering Services

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Test Automation Engineer to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Enrollment System (VESEE 2.0), VistA REE, and EDB/IVM modernization efforts. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated functional, regression, API, and performance test solutions using Tricentis Tosca, NeoLoad, and QTest. The Test Automation Engineer will work closely with development, DevOps, and quality assurance teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and ensure comprehensive test coverage across enterprise applications. This position will be fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

The Test Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise test automation solutions that support application quality, continuous integration, and DevOps delivery. This role will design automated test frameworks, build functional and performance test suites, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, and support end-to-end quality assurance activities across multiple enterprise applications and interfaces.

• Develop and maintain automated functional, regression, and API test suites using Tricentis Tosca.

• Design and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests using NeoLoad.

• Develop automated API contract tests for internal and partner-facing REST services.

• Integrate automated testing into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines with GitHub, Jira, and QTest.

• Validate application functionality, business rules, API integrations, and data processing across enterprise systems.

• Develop data-driven test scenarios using Oracle SQL and application datasets.

• Monitor automated test execution, analyze results, and support defect identification and resolution.

• Maintain automated test assets, repositories, and documentation to support long-term sustainment.

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and DevOps engineers to ensure complete test coverage and continuous quality improvement.

• Support implementation of AI-assisted test generation and automation capabilities where appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree and 12+ years of experience (or commensurate experience)

• Tricentis AS1/AS2 certification and/or Tricentis Test Design Specialist (TDS1/TDS2).

• Experience developing automated test solutions using Tricentis Tosca.

• Experience with API testing for REST services and JSON-based applications.

• Experience integrating automated testing into Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with GitHub, Jira, and QTest.

• Experience designing and executing performance tests using NeoLoad or comparable performance testing tools.

• Experience writing Oracle SQL queries to support test validation and data-driven testing.

• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Clearance Required: Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting VistA, Cerner, VHA Enrollment System (VESEE), EDB/IVM, or other federal healthcare applications.

• Experience implementing AI-assisted or Copilot-enabled test generation.

• Experience with API contract testing and schema validation.

• Experience supporting enterprise DevOps environments and automated regression testing.

• Experience working in federal government or other highly regulated environments.

Posted Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.