Software Developer in Test (SDET)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Clearwater, FL

2d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring an experienced Software Developer in Test to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote position, with candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington excluded. The position is W-2, requires U.S. citizenship, and requires the ability to obtain or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Salary range is $85,389–$116,975. This is not an SQA tester position; strong programming skills are required. The SDET develops and executes test plans, cases, scripts, and procedures to verify that information systems, products, and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements. The role performs manual and automated testing, verifies work products, documents and communicates results, supports issue analysis and resolution, and reports testing progress and metrics. It also contributes to process improvements and may occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. The role applies technical principles to difficult problems, independently develops approaches to solutions, reviews completed work, contributes to programs and projects, and represents the organization in technical discussions with internal teams and external customers. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of total professional experience, including at least 10 years in software testing and quality assurance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet applicable eligibility requirements. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Strong programming skills, for example in C#, Java, or Python; the posting also mentions .NET in its description of suitable programming languages.
At least 10 years of total professional experience and at least 10 years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven track record on complex software projects and delivering high-quality work.
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, scripts, and plans.
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 stored-data validation.
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).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, pay attention to detail, 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.
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); selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a government security investigation.
Must be located in the United States and not be a candidate from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington.
Applicants must provide screening-question answers consistent with their resume; a LinkedIn profile link will be requested.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans, schedules, approaches, cases, scripts, procedures, and test data to verify systems, products, and services against organizational standards and end-user requirements.
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 confirm correct 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; support analysis of results and resolution of open issues.
Document complex problems, work toward resolving them, 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.
Independently develop technical approaches and solutions to difficult problems, and review completed work for adequacy against objectives.
Contribute to programs and projects and represent the organization in addressing difficult technical issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance; measure whether objectives have been met.
Conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback; mentor and guide junior testers.