Test Automation Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Role Overview

Mid-level Test Automation Engineer for the Health Data Management (HDM-VDIF) program. You will build and maintain scalable automated testing solutions across middleware, APIs, and data layers, partnering with developers, analysts, and functional testers.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests in collaboration with software developers, analysts, and functional testers.
• Create end-to-end test automation solutions with business customers and software developers; document issues and troubleshoot alongside peers.
• Collaborate with QA leads and Test Engineers to define/evolve and promote enterprise test strategy.
• Design and execute tests from user stories, covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform data validations using complex SQL and tools such as Query Analyzer and Redgate.
• Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for middleware, API, and data layers.
• Plan and execute appropriate regression testing for change/release scope.
• Provide testing estimates and meet project testing timelines.
• Troubleshoot root causes with delivery teams and/or business partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve test execution and delivery.
• Stay current with testing/engineering trends and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience; Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Strong manual and automated testing skills, including:
  • Middleware experience with Java, Node.js, AWS
  • Selenium, TestNG, and Java scripting
• Proficiency in Jira for test/defect management; familiarity with Rally and artifact repository tools.
• Knowledge of Section 508 tools (e.g., Andi, JAWS reader).
• AWS service familiarity: Step Functions, State Machines, Canary, CloudWatch Logs, Lambda.
• Expertise in automation frameworks for APIs and data layers; experience with:
  • ReadyAPI/SoapUI
  • Groovy
  • CI/CD pipeline automation
  • performance, regression, and integration testing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork; comfortable collaborating with developers in Agile environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other health-related organizations.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-stakeholder Agile and DevSecOps environment.

Additional Notes

• Remote opportunity, with requirement to reside within the continental US.
• No sponsorship available.