Senior Software Test Engineer - Remote, CI/CD & Automation

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our 100% U.S.-based remote team. The role emphasizes strong programming ability across C#, Java, or Python, with extensive manual and automated testing experience and SDLC/Agile familiarity.

You will develop test plans, run tests, report results, and mentor junior testers. Applicants must have a Public Trust (MBI) clearance eligibility and 10+ years in software testing, with a Bachelor’s in a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C#, Java, or Python.
• Experience with manual and automated testing.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and SDLC.
• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases and plans.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, LoadRunner).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions).
• Experience with Git and Subversion.
• Understanding of performance testing (JMeter, Gatling).
• Experience with defect tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Knowledge of SQL/databases for data validation.
• Experience in testing web apps, APIs, and services.
• Understanding of security testing practices and tools.
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and UAT testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior testers.
• Translate business requirements into test scenarios.
• Experience with test management tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Risk-based, exploratory, and context-driven testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to meet standards and user requirements.
• Develop test plans, test schedule, and approach.
• Write test cases and scripts and identify data for test scenarios.
• Conduct walkthroughs on test cases/scripts with managers and leads.
• Lead tests to ensure proper operation and defect-free software.
• Perform verification activities in defined environments.
• Document and communicate test results; support analysis and issue resolution.
• Create daily test metrics and reporting.
• Occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities.
• Provide technical solutions to difficult problems and guidance to team.

Skills

Programming skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Agile/Scrum

Test case writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

JUnit

QTP

LoadRunner

GitHub Actions

Git

Subversion

JMeter

Gatling

JIRA

Bugzilla

SQL

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our 100% U.S.-based remote team. The role emphasizes strong programming ability across C#, Java, or Python, with extensive manual and automated testing experience and SDLC/Agile familiarity.

You will develop test plans, run tests, report results, and mentor junior testers. Applicants must have a Public Trust (MBI) clearance eligibility and 10+ years in software testing, with a Bachelor’s in a related field.