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QA Automation Engineer (Remote)

@ GovCIO
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United States
$95k-$105k/yrRemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:Design tests, Develop tests, Execute tests
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of related experience or equivalent; experience in manual, functional, integration, and automated testing; strong Agile Scrum experience; proficiency with Jira for test planning and reporting.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Automated testing frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium/JAVA), API testing tools (ReadyAPI, Postman), Test management (Jira, Xray), Automation frameworks, AWS Cloud, CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, GitHub), Version control
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Job Description

 

GovCIO is currently hiring for a QA Automation Engineer to drive quality engineering efforts through automation, API testing, and emerging AI‑assisted validation techniques that enhance delivery speed and product reliability. This will be a fully remote within the United States position. 

 

 


Responsibilities

Testing Activities

  • Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases, scenarios, and scripts.

  • Perform functional, system, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.

  • Conduct API, interface, data transfer, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP.

  • Execute end-to-end Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) tasks including defect logging, verification, and root cause analysis.

  • Perform database testing using SQL queries and simple scripts.

Test Planning, Process & Documentation

  • Develop comprehensive test plans that align to user stories, acceptance criteria, and integration requirements.

  • Implement established testing processes and ensure compliance across all test activities.

  • Track and report test metrics, test execution results, and test progress.

  • Manage defect reporting and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through failure, throughput, and yield analysis.

Tools & Technology

  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using one or more of the following: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (JAVA), or AI-assisted testing tools.

  • Use Jira to manage sprint-based testing artifacts and Xray for structured test execution.

  • Utilize AWS Cloud environments and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub.

  • Support execution of automated testing based on program needs and manager discretion.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with development, requirements, and cross-functional teams to coordinate testing activities.

  • Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Participate in walkthroughs, product reviews, and Agile ceremonies.

Professional Skills

  • Strong analytical, diagnostic, and investigative skills.

  • Ability to troubleshoot issues across data, integrations, and application components.

  • Demonstrated willingness to learn evolving tools and technologies.


Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of related experience, or commensurate experience.

  • Hands-on experience in manual, functional, integration, and automated testing.

  • Strong experience working in Agile Scrum environments.

  • Proficiency with Jira for test planning, execution tracking, and reporting.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Extensive integration and interface testing experience.

  • Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, corporate databases, MPI, VA Profile, or Oracle scripting.

  • Prior experience supporting the VA or other Federal agencies.

  • Experience working in a remote environment.

  • Familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and HITECH requirements.

  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP).

Clearance Requirement

 

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Suitability clearance.


Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.