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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
- **Location:** Wichita, KS, United States
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $102,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Agile Testing, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Human-Computer Interaction, Load Testing, Selenium, System Testing, Performance Testing, Postman, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), Reliability of Systems, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Playwright, Devsecops
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13588709

## About the Role

+ Experience in Agile testing environments

 + Proficiency with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright

 + Experience with API testing tools

 + Strong analytical skills

 + U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Professional Certifications None required Years of Professional Experience n/a Desired experience Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline familiarity Performance testing experience Section 508 accessibility testing knowledge Quality Assurance (QA) certifications (ISTQB, CAST) Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams) Formal Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline Citizenship Requirement U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity Security Clearance Requirements Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) CRITICAL NOTES

## Description

Location: Remote Department: Veterans Affairs (VA) Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Public Trust Salary Range: $95,000 - $102,000 Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply! Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 + Validate the quality, functionality, and performance of software applications through both manual and automated testing

 + Ensure systems meet requirements, comply with standards, and are ready for deployment within an Agile delivery environment

 + Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts supporting Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) enhancements

 + Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing

 + Design and maintain automated test frameworks for User Interface (UI), Applications Programming Interface (API), and back-end services

 + Identify, document, and track defects

 + Validate fixes across builds

 + Collaborate with Product Owners, developers, and DevSecOps teams

 + Support integration testing with VA systems

 + Conduct performance and load testing

 + Ensure compliance with VA security and Section 508 requirements

 + Participate in Agile ceremonies

 + Generate test reports and metrics

 + Ensure high-quality releases

 + Improve system reliability

 + Support audit readiness

 + Enhance compliance posture


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