Automation Test Engineer (Remote)

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role focuses on automated and manual testing, creating test plans, executing tests, and reporting defects.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of automation testing, a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, and experience with Selenium and Jira. Remote work within the United States is available.

Qualifications

• 4 years of automation software testing experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent experience developing and executing automated test scripts.
• Excellent experience building test plans.
• Proficient with Agile methodologies and sprint-based testing.
• Experience using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed test documentation and reports.
• Experience executing manual test scripts.
• Experience with Selenium.
• Experience working with developers and software teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience supporting a federal government department.
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes system specifications.
• Collaborates with Business Analysts, Test Engineers and Test Planners/Managers to develop effective test strategies, test plans, and procedures.
• Executes automated test cases and analyzes results.
• Evaluates product code according to specifications.
• Creates logs to document testing phases and defects and confirms that requirements are verified and validated.
• Reports bugs and errors to development teams.
• Helps troubleshoot issues.
• Conducts post-release/post-implementation testing.
• Works with cross-functional teams and ensures quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Configures necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing.
• Manages the defect database and/or logs.

Skills

Automated test scripting

Test plan development

Agile / sprint-based testing

Jira

Test documentation

Manual testing

Selenium

Collaboration with developers

Communication

Attention to detail

Federal government experience

VA experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, SD, VT, WA, WY

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

Are you passionate about software quality? Join our team to help ensure flawless user experiences by identifying and documenting bugs. Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact!

Position Description: The Automation Test Engineer assesses software quality through both automated and manual testing and works with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts. This position supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews and analyzes system specifications
• Collaborates with Business Analysts, Test Engineers and Test Planners/Managers to develop effective test strategies, test plans, and procedures
• Executes automated test cases and analyzes results
• Evaluates product code according to specifications
• Creates logs to document testing phases and defects and confirms that requirements are verified and validated
• Reports bugs and errors to development teams
• Helps troubleshoot issues
• Conducts post-release/post-implementation testing
• Works with cross-functional teams and ensures quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Configures necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing
• Manages the defect database and/or logs

Compensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $76,559.55 - $85,066.17 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
• Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at Oxley Enterprises, Inc., please send an email to our Human Resources Department at: [e-mail] with the following information:

Subject Line: Accommodation Request

Provide a description of your accommodation request

Include your contact information: Full name, Email address, Best number to reach you (optional)

We participate in the E-Verify program. http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Minimum/General Experience: 4 years of automation software testing experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent experience developing and executing automated test scripts
• Excellent experience building test plans
• Above average experience with the Agile methodology and sprint-based testing cycles
• Above average experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira)
• Above average experience creating and maintaining detailed test documentation and reports
• Experience executing manual test scripts
• Experience with Selenium Test
• Experience working with developers and other members of a software development team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Experience supporting a federal government department
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (preferred)

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment.

• Assignment Location - Remote
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security: Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:

• Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
• Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
• Law enforcement check
• Court records check
• Education check- Attendance and Degrees