Test Engineer (Remote) in Salem, Oregon

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Test Engineer for a legacy application to support the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). This position will be full-time and fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment to ensure products meet performance specifications. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment needed for testing and evaluation. Designs test cases for test plans and creates test scenarios in which tests are carried out. Compiles data, defines required changes, and reports defects and problems that occur during the test process. Implements andparticipatesin the walkthrough of the product. Additionally, you will implement andparticipatein product walkthroughs. Automated testing may beutilizedbased on the discretion of the hiring manager.

• Collaborates with the development and/or requirements team toassistin testing applications.

• Conducts analysis, diagnostics, and preliminary evaluations of products.Assistsin developing testing procedures.

• Assistsin developing test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests.

• Participates in the implementation of testing processes and ensures adherence to those processes.Assistsin producing reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.

• Supports continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, and yield analysis, and periodically reports findings to management.

• Performs manual and automated testing of integrations, interfaces, data transfers, and APIs.

• Tests Web Services using tools like Ready API, Postman, Wave, AMP, etc.

• Involved in the End-to-End Software Testing Life Cycle, including testing, defect logging, and verification of defect closure, as well as Root Cause Analysis.

• Conducts Functional Testing, including System, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing.

• Performs Database Testing using SQL queries and simple scripts.

• Understands integration requirements and maps them to user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases.

• Uses Jira formaintainingsprint test artifacts and X-RAY for test execution.

• Assistsin the analysis of test results, defect management and reporting, andmaintainingthe Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

• Gains work experience in AWS Cloud and exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, GitHub, etc.

• Proactively communicates and coordinates with various internal and external project stakeholders.

• Develops analytical and investigation skills,demonstratesa willingness to learn, and shows the ability to troubleshoot.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’swith2-5years (orcommensurateexperience)

• Experience in Manual, Integration, Functional and Automated Testing.

• Jiraexperience buildingor working withtest plans, issues and executions and creating report outputs. Proficient in creating and maintaining clear documentation for testing procedures and results.

• Familiarity with functional testing methodologies, including system, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.

• Strong skills in diagnostics, failure analysis, and throughput analysis.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Extensive Integration & Interface Testing experience 

• Exposure to Corporate Database, MPI, VA Profile, existing API services in VA network, writing simple Oracle scripts for testing.

• Experience with VA and/or other Federal Agencies.

• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment. 

• Well versed in Agile Methodology, the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project managementmethodology.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers–people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 – USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-5366

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time