Test Engineer II

We are seeking a Test Engineer with a strong background in designing and executing functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing for Pega applications. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with UI testing, API testing, Agile delivery, and modern testing frameworks

• Develop and execute test plans and scripts for functional, regression, performance, and Section 508 testing.
• Perform regression testing using SOAP UI, including validation of Pega WSDLs and web services.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of Pega applications to ensure alignment with business, technical, and functional requirements.
• Perform accessibility testing using JAWS.
• Validate workflow implementations within Pega.
• Translate requirements and user stories into detailed test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual and automated test cases and capture evidence.
• Document and track defects; support defect triage.
• Support User Acceptance Testing activities.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Apply standardized testing methods, tools, and procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Escalate issues through established project management channels

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Tester -- Advanced Level (TTA, TA, and/or TM) desired
• 5 or more years professional software testing experience including test automation and/or infrastructure development, test planning, test case design, test methodologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Candidates must be permanent residents of the US and must have lived in the United States 3 of the past 5 years.
• Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing methodologies.
• Experience in test automation using tools such as Playwright, Subject7, Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar frameworks.
• Strong experience in API testing, including web services validation and testing using tools such as SOAPUI or Insomnia or Postman.
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessibility testing, including experience with accessibility testing tools such as JAWS.
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to write advanced SQL queries.
• 4+ years of experience with test management tools such as Confluence, Jira, HP ALM, or Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrated experience working in a SAFe Agile environment, including participation in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and Program Increment (PI) planning.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage overlapping assignments

Desired Experience

• CMS Marketplace eligibility and appeals processing.
• Case management workflows.
• Contact center operations.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

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Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.