Test Engineer

Decisive Point Consulting• US,

42d•$40,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and performing various types of testing including functional, integration, and regression. You will collaborate closely with developers and product owners to ensure application quality and contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes. This position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Experience in manual, integration, functional, and automated testing.
Experience using Jira to build or manage test plans, issues, test executions, and reports.
Understanding of modernized system functions, including those influenced by automation or data‑driven workflows.
Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with integration and interface testing.
Exposure to Corporate Database, MPI, VA Profile, and existing API services in the VA network.
Ability to write basic Oracle scripts for testing.
Experience working with the VA or other Federal agencies.
Experience supporting remote work environments.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and VA’s Veteran‑Focused Integration Process (VIP).
General awareness of responsible automation and VA modernization priorities, with openness to learning how AI‑assisted tools may support testing workflows.
Interest in using emerging tools—potentially including AI‑supported analytics—to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, or TestNG.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster feedback.
Develop and maintain test scripts using Java, JavaScript, or C#.
Design and execute test cases and automated test scenarios based on user stories and acceptance criteria.
Identify, document, and track defects discovered during testing.
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA team members to ensure application quality.
Perform manual and automated testing for web applications, APIs, and system integrations.
Use tools such as Postman or ReadyAPI for API testing.
Execute functional, regression, and integration tests as part of the Software Testing Life Cycle.
Perform basic database validation using SQL queries when needed.
Maintain testing artifacts and track testing activities using tools such as Jira and XRay.
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and automation coverage.