Automated Test Engineer (Edifecs)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Mobile, AL

9d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring an Automated Test Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote W-2 position requiring U.S. citizenship and possession of, or eligibility for, a Public Trust (MBI). Candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The role requires at least 10 years of professional experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field. The engineer develops and executes test plans, schedules, cases, procedures, scripts, and scenario data to verify that information systems products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. The role includes leading software and IT system tests, conducting verification activities, documenting and communicating results, supporting analysis and issue resolution, reporting progress and daily test metrics, and contributing to process improvements. The engineer may occasionally support other IT systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support, and will represent the organization in addressing difficult technical issues on specific projects. Desired experience includes hands-on Edifecs work and Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards, particularly medical claims and related workflows such as 837, 834, 835, 277, 270/271, 278, and 999. Advanced testing or quality assurance certifications are preferred. Interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams with cameras on; applicants are asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link.

Requirements

At least 10 years of professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
Proven track record 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 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 AWS and Azure.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans, test schedules, test cases, and test procedures.
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 software and IT system testing to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Perform verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures, criteria, and an appropriate verification environment.
Document and communicate test results; support analysis of 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 systems engineering activities, such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
Establish goals for assigned work, provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, and measure whether objectives have been met.
Develop technical solutions to difficult problems, independently determine solution approaches, and use sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques.
Contribute to specific programs and projects, maintain frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts, and represent the organization in resolving difficult technical issues.