Test Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Overland Park, KS, United States

2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

$95,000.0 - $102,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

kansasworks.com

Tech stack

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

+6 more

Cypress (Programming Language) Reliability of Systems Integration Tests Information Technology Playwright Devsecops

Job 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

Requirements

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