Automated Test Engineer (Edifecs)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Automated Test Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote position with a Public Trust (MBI) clearance requirement and a salary range of $85,389–$116,975. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must reside outside California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. This is a W-2 position. The role develops and executes test plans, cases, and procedures to verify that information systems products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. The engineer conducts and leads software and IT system testing, performs verification activities, documents results, supports issue analysis and resolution, and produces daily test metrics and reports. The position may also contribute to other IT system engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. The role receives assignments with defined objectives, establishes goals, determines approaches to technical problems, contributes to program and project completion, and communicates with internal organizations and external customers. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and qualify for a government-granted clearance. Background checks may include criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness. Interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams with the camera on, and candidates will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link.

Requirements

10 or more years of professional experience.
A proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Experience with both manual and automated testing.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment tools, such as GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git and Apache Subversion (SVN).
Understanding of performance testing and tools, such as JMeter and Gatling.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
Experience with defect tracking and management tools, such as JIRA and Bugzilla.
Experience with Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products.
Understanding of security testing practices and tools.
Knowledge of functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
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 commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
Experience with test management tools.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
Ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing.
Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

Nice To Haves

Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) transaction standards and key X12 workflows, including medical claims transactions 837, 834, 835, and 277; transactions 270/271 and 278; and 999 transactions.
Experience with Edifecs.
Advanced testing or quality assurance certifications, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure information systems products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements.
Develop test plans, schedules, and testing approaches.
Write test cases and scripts and identify data for test scenarios.
Conduct walkthroughs of test cases and scripts with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
Perform and lead tests of software and IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Perform verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures, and criteria in an appropriate verification environment.
Document and communicate test results.
Support analysis of test results and resolution of open issues.
Document and work to resolve complex problems, and report resolution progress to management.
Devise improvements to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations.
Create daily test metrics and reporting.
Occasionally perform other IT system engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
Establish goals to meet outlined objectives and measure whether objectives have been met.
Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
Develop technical solutions to difficult problems, independently determine approaches, and use sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques.
Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
Maintain frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts, representing the organization in addressing difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.