Test Engineer

Apex Systems; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 128,943,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Remote work options

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Test Engineer to verify Java-based applications in a remote setting. You will design and execute test plans, run automated tests, and document defects across the full development lifecycle.

The role requires 2+ years of QA experience, proficiency with SQL and Java testing, and strong collaboration in a fast-paced, distributed team. This is a contract position with remote work options and rapid delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Test Engineer.
• Experience writing and running SQL queries.
• Experience testing Java-based applications.
• Experience with QA testing including test plans and automated tests.
• Experience across full development lifecycle and end-to-end testing.
• Ability to work in a remote environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements to determine testing scope and plan.
• Design, write, run and maintain test plans and test cases.
• Test applications, document defects, and track results.
• Analyze results to identify root causes and re-test after fixes.
• Monitor quality checkpoints and report metrics.

Skills

SQL queries

Java testing

QA testing

End-to-end testing

Remote collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Initiative

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Job description

# Test EngineerApply**Job#: 3056268****Job Description:****REMOTE - Test Engineer****About the Team**This team delivers core business data to multiple endpoints, including email, print, data storage, data messaging and synchronization for internal and external clients, and SMS text messaging. As a member of the Messaging team, you'll partner with business and technical leadership to support the vision, strategic plan and roadmap for the organization's messaging architecture. The team works with IT solutions groups, IT architecture, Product Management, Information Security, third-party vendors and partners, and executive leadership. You'll test solutions that support customers and employees, helping make processes more flexible and efficient and improving the experience for both groups. The team helps the business use technology for more efficient, cost-effective processes in a complex, high-volume environment where response times matter.**Responsibilities**As a Test Engineer, you'll review requirements to decide what functionality needs testing, through both manual and automated testing. You'll design, write, run and maintain software test plans and test cases. You'll test applications and document, track and report defects. You'll also analyze test results, help find the root cause of issues and re-test after fixes. The Test Engineer sets and monitors quality control checkpoints, shares test results with internal stakeholders and tracks metrics to meet service level agreements and quality standards. You'll join a collaborative team that works on high-priority projects. We're looking for a self-starter who will meet established service level agreements and keep quality high.**Required*** 2+ years of experience as a Test Engineer* Experience writing and running SQL queries* Experience testing Java-based applications* Experience with quality assurance testing, including analysis, defining what needs testing, writing test plans and running tests, both manually and with automation tools* Experience across the full development lifecycle and with end-to-end testing* Ability to collaborate well in a remote work environment* Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities* Ability to work independently with limited supervision* Flexibility as priorities and requirements change* A proven track record of taking initiative and driving a plan to completion* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills* Strong verbal and written communication skills**Preferred*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or a related field* Experience with manual API testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI* Experience writing and running SQL queries for validation and testing* Knowledge of source control practices and tools such as Git or Bitbucket* Experience working on Agile/Scrum sprint teams with tools such as Jira, Bitbucket and Confluence *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** St. Louis, MO, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 16, 2026**Pay Range:** $45 - $52 per hour