Remote SDET Engineer: Build Quality in Agile Systems

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join our Veterans Affairs department in a 100% remote capacity. Strong programming skills in C#, Java, or Python are required, with experience in both manual and automated testing within Agile environments.

Candidates should design and execute test plans, write test cases, and utilize automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).

Qualifications

• Requires strong programming skills in C#, Java, or Python.
• Proven track record on complex software projects with quality deliverables.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and SDLC.
• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, scripts, and plans.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with version control (Git, Subversion).
• Understanding of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
• Experience with defect tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Security testing practices and U.S. environment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems, products, and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements
• Develop test plans, test schedule, and approach
• Write test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios
• Conduct a walk through on test case(s)/script(s) with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads
• Perform and lead tests and software and/or Information Technology (IT) systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects
• Perform verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures, and criteria with an appropriate verification environment
• Document and communicate test results
• Support analysis of test results and resolution of open issues
• Document and work to resolve all complex problems
• Report progress on problem resolution to management
• Devise improvement to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations
• Create daily test metrics and reporting
• Occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support
• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field
• Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet outlined objectives
• Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance
• Measure whether objectives have been met
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Ensure that solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives
• Independently determine and develop approach to solutions
• Review work upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects
• Perform frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts
• Represent organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects

Skills

C#

Java

Python

SDET experience

Test automation

Manual testing

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

JUnit

QTP

LoadRunner

GitHub Actions

Git

Subversion

JMeter

Gatling

JIRA

Bugzilla

SQL

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join our Veterans Affairs department in a 100% remote capacity. Strong programming skills in C#, Java, or Python are required, with experience in both manual and automated testing within Agile environments.

Candidates should design and execute test plans, write test cases, and utilize automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit).