Senior Test Automation Engineer

Clearwaters.IT•Washington, DC

12h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Test Automation Engineer is responsible for creating and maintaining test scripts ensuring software quality standards are met. This includes coordinating all testing activities with developers and functional analysts to create and manage test plans, test scripts both manual and automated, and testing artifacts in accordance with VA mandated testing documentation standards and templates.

Requirements

Must have experience working with developers, end users and organizations to create test plans and test scripts
Must have comprehensive technical expertise in IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems and networks and specialized environments.
Must have experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures.
Must manage the defect database under the guidance of QA Manager.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of relevant experience in manual and automation testing
8+ years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Eligibility limited to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders)
Must be able to receive a Security Clearance / Public Trust

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a SAFe / Agile environment
Application Life Cycle (ALM) tool experience preferred (Jira, etc.)
Experience working with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (preferred)
Medical claims X.12 Transaction (837, 835, 277, etc.) - (preferred)
Medical claims processing application knowledge (preferred)
Experience working with accessibility testing tools.
Certified in ISTQB (preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collaborate with developers and functional analysts to create test plans and test scripts (Manual and Automated) in accordance with VA mandated testing documentation standards and templates.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ensure high quality and reliability of software
Lead continuous integration, and performance testing events.
Manage and track all testing artifacts in GitHub, Jira, and associated repositories.
Lead and conduct testing in accordance with Master Test Plan specifications that provide tracking, monitoring and reporting of results.
Manage and assist staff test events with appropriate resources.
Identify and document defects.
Monitor and update defect and bug reports in the Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) tool Jira.
Perform code reviews of scripts
Execute manual and automated test scripts