Remote Principal Software Test Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Software Testing Principal with Edifecs expertise for a 100% remote role supporting Veterans Affairs. The position requires a strong background in complex software projects, manual and automated testing, and EDIFECS/X12 workflows, with a Public Trust clearance expectation and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities include designing test plans, writing scripts, executing tests, and reporting progress while collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Proven track record on complex software projects with high-quality deliverables.
• Experience in manual and automated testing and SDLC understanding.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum and test planning/execution.
• Proficient in writing/executing test cases, scripts, and plans.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and GitHub Actions; version control with Git/SVN.
• Awareness of performance testing using JMeter/Gatling.
• Experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA/Bugzilla.
• Exposure to Edifecs X12 EDI workflows and COTS products.
• Understanding security testing practices and risk-based testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and procedures to ensure quality.
• Create test schedules, approaches, and data for scenarios.
• Lead tests and verify results; document findings and communicate status.
• Support issue resolution and test result analysis with stakeholders.
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems; work independently and in teams.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

Test planning

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Git

SVN

JMeter

Gatling

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

JIRA

Bugzilla

EDIFECS

X12 EDI

AWS

Azure

Edifecs

Test management tools

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Git

SVN

JIRA

Bugzilla

JMeter

Gatling

AWS

Azure

Edifecs

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Software Testing Principal with Edifecs expertise for a 100% remote role supporting Veterans Affairs. The position requires a strong background in complex software projects, manual and automated testing, and EDIFECS/X12 workflows, with a Public Trust clearance expectation and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities include designing test plans, writing scripts, executing tests, and reporting progress while collaborating with cross-functional