Full-Time Test Engineer

We are looking for multiple Test Engineers with a strong background in test automation to support software testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing automated test solutions that ensure the quality and stability of our platform applications. This role requires a candidate with a passion for testing, strong programming experience, and a proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks like Copado.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support test automation solution planning and estimation, analyzing current architecture and proposing visions for growth
• Conduct detailed test designs using best practices in software test engineering, focusing on automation platforms and distributed system integration
• Work collaboratively with business analysts and developers to elaborate requirements for Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD)
• Develop and implement automated test scenarios for integration/regression testing, managing data effectively and generating reports
• Enhance existing test automation frameworks to increase their speed, flexibility, and user-friendliness, utilizing parallel processing or grid systems.
• Manage the lifecycle of automated tests, including the strategic decommissioning of brittle tests and determining scenarios that are not suitable for automation
• Define and establish test metrics to measure product quality, the quality of testing, and to provide feedback to the engineering team
• Oversee the deployment of automated test solutions, including the creation and maintenance of the automation framework across the application stack
• Implement end-to-end test automation strategies, including performance and load testing roadmaps
• Supporting contract documentation
• Devise methods and guidelines to continuously improve quality processes and practices across multiple projects
• Work closely with the Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders to understand product specifics and to create corresponding test strategies
• Develop and maintain Functional and Regression testing suites for various applications in a large-scale Salesforce environment
• Evaluate existing test artifacts and design test cases/scripts for new releases with minimal supervision
• Execute manual testing on frontend (UI) and backend (API) systems

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:sales

• One of the following Platform Certifications (required): Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Developer, Certified Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate, Appian Certified Associate Developer, or Certified Pega System Architect
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required (8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education)
• 3+ years of experience in test automation, with proven expertise in tools and frameworks such as Copado
• 3+ years of experience with Test Automation tools preferred (Provar, Eggplant, Selenium)
• 3+ years of experience working in Agile-Scrum or other adaptive methodologies
• Knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), cloud, and multi-tenant architectures
• Experienced in the coordination and execution of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures and scripts
• Must have knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accurately. Experienced in being able to create test reports
• Proficient in testing IT hardware, software, systems and networks
• Proficiency in testing UI/UX best practices and understanding of 508 compliance requirements
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA/Confluence and Stash/Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins/Bamboo

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as a proactive team member
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and/or other federal organizations
• Strong programming skills and a passion for software testing
• Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security public trust 2 or 4 (level will depend on your role)
• All work must be conducted in the United States
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Must be able to conduct work and be available in VA communication channels during (EST business hours)