Software Test Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Arlington, VA

3d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer for a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote position supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is not an SQA tester position; strong programming skills are required. The role 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 position involves manual and automated testing, reviewing and communicating results, analyzing and resolving defects, producing daily test metrics, and contributing to technical solutions and project completion. The engineer may also occasionally support other IT systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered.

Requirements

Strong programming skills, often in languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
At least 10 years of total professional work experience and at least 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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, scripts, and plans.
Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, or LoadRunner.
Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (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.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
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.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI); selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain a government-granted security clearance.

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, scripts, and test procedures, 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 systems testing to verify 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 help resolve open issues.
Document and work to resolve complex problems, and report progress on problem resolution to management.
Create daily test metrics and reports.
Devise improvements to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations.
Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to provide practical and thorough solutions to difficult technical problems.
Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions, review completed work for adequacy, and contribute to programs and projects.
Occasionally perform other IT systems engineering activities, such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
Provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance, and help mentor and guide junior testers.
Conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Represent the organization in frequent inter-organizational and external customer contacts concerning technical issues.