QA Automation Engineer

• Posted 1 day ago • Updated 19 minutes ago
Full Time
USD $95,000.00 - 105,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Quality Assurance
  • API QA
  • Regression Analysis
  • Acceptance Testing
  • API
  • Web Service QA
  • POSTMAN
  • Software Testing
  • STLC
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Database QA
  • SQL
  • Scripting
  • Documentation
  • User Stories
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Issue Tracking
  • Traceability Matrix
  • RTM
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Cypress
  • Selenium
  • Java
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Management
  • Sprint
  • Test Execution
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Cloud Computing
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Jenkins
  • Apache Maven
  • Nexus
  • GitHub
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Testing
  • Analytical Skill
  • Automated Testing
  • Scrum
  • JIRA
  • Test Plans
  • Reporting
  • Interface QA
  • Database
  • MPI
  • Oracle EBS
  • FISMA
  • NIST 800-53
  • HIPAA
  • HITECH
  • Agile
  • Security Clearance

Summary

GovCIO is currently hiring for a QA Automation Engineer to drive quality engineering efforts through automation, API testing, and emerging AI-assisted validation techniques that enhance delivery speed and product reliability. This will be a fully remote within the United States position.

Responsibilities

Testing Activities
  • Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
  • Perform functional, system, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
  • Conduct API, interface, data transfer, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP.
  • Execute end-to-end Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) tasks including defect logging, verification, and root cause analysis.
  • Perform database testing using SQL queries and simple scripts.

Test Planning, Process & Documentation
  • Develop comprehensive test plans that align to user stories, acceptance criteria, and integration requirements.
  • Implement established testing processes and ensure compliance across all test activities.
  • Track and report test metrics, test execution results, and test progress.
  • Manage defect reporting and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through failure, throughput, and yield analysis.

Tools & Technology
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using one or more of the following: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (JAVA), or AI-assisted testing tools.
  • Use Jira to manage sprint-based testing artifacts and Xray for structured test execution.
  • Utilize AWS Cloud environments and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub.
  • Support execution of automated testing based on program needs and manager discretion.

Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with development, requirements, and cross-functional teams to coordinate testing activities.
  • Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in walkthroughs, product reviews, and Agile ceremonies.

Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical, diagnostic, and investigative skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues across data, integrations, and application components.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn evolving tools and technologies.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of related experience, or commensurate experience.
  • Hands-on experience in manual, functional, integration, and automated testing.
  • Strong experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
  • Proficiency with Jira for test planning, execution tracking, and reporting.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Extensive integration and interface testing experience.
  • Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, corporate databases, MPI, VA Profile, or Oracle scripting.
  • Prior experience supporting the VA or other Federal agencies.
  • Experience working in a remote environment.
  • Familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and HITECH requirements.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP).

Clearance Requirement

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Suitability clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.
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  • Dice Id: 10443217
  • Position Id: 8050
  • Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a rapidly growing provider of advanced technology solutions and digital services for the federal government. Combining our extensive federal experience with the latest innovations in IT and disruptive approaches, our experts develop comprehensive solutions to meet the most pressing demands of today’s government agencies. From the U.S. military to Health and Human Services, we have an impressive track record of helping our customers optimize how they operate.

We’re transforming government IT, empowering our federal customers to meet the challenges of today while building the government of tomorrow.

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