Remote Principal Software Test Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC seeks a Software Testing Principal (Edifecs) for a 100% remote US-based role. The candidate will lead test design, execution, and reporting across complex IT systems in a Veterans Affairs context and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver quality software.

Requires a strong background in EDIFECS/EDI workflows, automated and manual testing, and extensive experience with SDLC, CI/CD, and test management tools; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record on complex software projects with high-quality deliverables.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing across SDLC.
• Proficiency in writing/executing test cases, scripts, and plans.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, GitHub Actions, Git, SVN.
• Experience with JIRA, Bugzilla, and test management tools.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
• Understanding of EDIFECS X12 transactions and EDI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and procedures to ensure conformance to standards.
• Create test schedules, approaches, and data for scenarios.
• Document and communicate test results and metrics daily.
• Lead tests of software/IT systems for proper operation and defect freedom.
• Provide direction and collaboration with stakeholders across teams.
• Participate in risk-based, exploratory, and context-driven testing.
• Support verification activities in defined environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

Test cases

GitHub Actions

Git

SVN

JIRA

Bugzilla

JMeter

Gatling

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Security testing

Cloud testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Eng

Tools

Edifecs

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC seeks a Software Testing Principal (Edifecs) for a 100% remote US-based role. The candidate will lead test design, execution, and reporting across complex IT systems in a Veterans Affairs context and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver quality software.

Requires a strong background in EDIFECS/EDI workflows, automated and manual testing, and extensive experience with SDLC, CI/CD, and test management tools; US citizenship is required.