Mid-Sr Test Engineer (Remote)

GovCIO; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Certification assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Test Engineer for a fully remote role within the United States. You will design and implement testing strategies, create test plans, and execute manual and automated tests across integrations and APIs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of testing experience, strong Jira expertise, and a solid background in Agile environments. The role includes collaboration with stakeholders and emphasis on test metrics and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of relevant testing experience.
• Experience with Manual, Integration, Functional and Automated Testing.
• Extensive Jira experience for creating test plans, issues and executions.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans resources, schedules and equipment required for testing.
• Creates test cases and scenarios for tests.
• Reports defects and test results, and tracks metrics.
• Performs manual and automated testing of integrations, APIs and web services.
• Uses ReadyAPI, Postman and X-Ray for test execution.
• End-to-End Software Testing Life Cycle activities and defect verification.
• Tests using SQL queries for database validation.
• Coordinates with stakeholders and maintains RTM traceability.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Jira

Agile

Test Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent

Tools

Jira

ReadyAPI

Postman

X-Ray

Jenkins

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement testing methods ensuring products satisfy business requirements. This will be a fully remote position within the United States.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment to ensure that the product will perform to specifications. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating the product. Designs test cases for test plans and creates test scenarios in which tests are carried out. Compiles data, defines required changes and reports defects and problems that occurred during the test process. Implements and participants in the walkthrough of the product. Automated testing may be used for leveling based on hiring manager discretion.

• Consults with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications.
• Performs analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products. Develop testing procedures.
• Develops test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests.
• Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes. Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.
• Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.
• Manual and Automated testing of integrations, interfaces, data transfers, APIs.
• Testing Web Services using tools like Ready API, Postman, Wave, AMP, etc.
• End-to-End Software Testing Life Cycle from testing, defect logging and verification of closure of defects, Root Cause Analysis.
• Functional Testing (System, Regression, and User Acceptance).
• Database Testing using SQL queries, simple scripts.
• Thorough understanding of integration requirements and mapping to user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases.
• Using Jira for maintaining sprint test artifacts and X-RAY for Test execution.
• Analysis of Test results, Defect management and reporting, maintaining Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Work experience in AWS Cloud, Exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, GitHub, etc.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders.
• Analytical and investigation skills, willingness to learn and ability to troubleshoot.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s with 5-8 years (or commensurate experience)
• Experience in Manual, Integration, Functional and Automated Testing.
• Extensive Jira experience building test plans, issues and executions and creating report outputs.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Extensive Integration & Interface Testing experience
• Exposure to Corporate Database, MPI, VA Profile Database, existing API services in VA network, writing simple Oracle scripts for testing.
• Experience with VA and/or other Federal Agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience working with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), NIST-800-53 guidance, HIPAA, and HITECH Act.
• Well versed in Agile Methodology, the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology.

Clearance Required:

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

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.