Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ•Tampa, FL

6d•Remote

About The Position

VetsEZ is seeking a Mid-Level QA / Automation Engineer to support the testing, validation, and quality assurance of web-based applications within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) environment. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining both manual and automated test efforts to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in test automation frameworks, a meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and techniques to enhance testing efficiency, coverage, and accuracy. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Candidates must reside in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
Strong experience with browser automation tools: Playwright (preferred) Selenium (acceptable)
Experience performing functional, regression, and integration testing
Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence (XRay strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience maintaining structured test cases and test suites
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Experience working in Agile development environments
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-driven testing tools and frameworks
Familiarity with machine learning–based validation or intelligent test automation techniques
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
Experience testing cloud-based applications (Azure preferred)
Exposure to API testing tools and frameworks
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
Experience supporting federal or healthcare IT systems (VA experience a plus)

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and execute comprehensive test strategies for web-based applications
Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across multiple environments
Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard frameworks (Playwright preferred, Selenium acceptable)
Validate application behavior against functional and technical requirements
Identify, document, and track defects using Jira (XRay preferred)
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle
Maintain detailed and structured test cases, ensuring traceability and consistency across releases
Contribute to test documentation and knowledge sharing using Confluence
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing into build and deployment workflows
Leverage AI-assisted tools (e.g., test generation, defect prediction, code analysis) to improve test efficiency and coverage
Utilize AI-driven approaches for test case generation, prioritization, and maintenance
Apply machine learning–based validation techniques where appropriate (e.g., anomaly detection, pattern recognition in test results)
Use AI tools to accelerate root cause analysis and defect triage
Enhance automated testing frameworks with AI capabilities to reduce manual effort and improve reliability
Apply prompt engineering and structured AI usage to generate test scenarios, documentation, and validation strategies
Ensure responsible and secure use of AI tools in accordance with enterprise and federal guidelines