Software Developer in Test (SDET)

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

2d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Software Developer in Test to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote W2 position. The role requires strong programming skills and is not an SQA tester position. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Candidates located in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. The SDET develops and executes test plans, cases, procedures, and scripts to verify that information systems, products, and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. The role leads testing and verification activities, documents and communicates results, supports issue analysis and resolution, and produces daily test metrics. It may also involve other IT systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. The position applies technical principles to complex problems, independently develops solutions, reviews completed work, contributes to programs and projects, and represents the organization in addressing difficult technical issues. The role also includes reviewing tests, providing constructive feedback, and mentoring and guiding junior testers.

Requirements

Strong programming skills, often in languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
A proven track record working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
At least 10 years of total professional work experience and at least 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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.
Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, or LoadRunner.
Experience with CI/CD tools, such as GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and Subversion.
Understanding of performance testing and tools such as JMeter and Gatling.
Experience with defect tracking and management tools such as JIRA and Bugzilla.
Knowledge of databases and SQL for validating stored data.
Experience testing web applications, APIs, and services.
Understanding of security testing practices and tools.
Experience with functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and collaboration abilities, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
Experience with test management tools and knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
Strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing.
U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

Nice To Haves

Advanced testing or quality assurance certifications, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA.
Experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 medical claims, including claims formats such as 837, 834, and 277.
Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms such as AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

Develop test plans, schedules, approaches, test cases, test scripts, and test procedures, and identify data for test scenarios.
Walk through test cases and scripts with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
Perform and lead tests of software and IT systems to verify proper operation and identify defects.
Perform verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures, criteria, and an appropriate verification environment.
Document and communicate test results and support analysis of results and resolution of open issues.
Document complex problems, work to resolve them, and report progress on problem resolution to management.
Develop improvements to current procedures and 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.
Independently determine and develop approaches to technical solutions, review completed work for adequacy, and contribute to programs and projects.
Conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback, and mentor and guide junior testers.
Maintain frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts and represent the organization in resolving difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.