Senior Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with software developers and functional analysts to create test plans and test scripts in accordance with VA mandated testing documentation standards and templates.
• Manage all testing artifacts.
• Coordinate with testing stakeholders and other team participants to plan test events.
• Lead and conduct testing in accordance with Master Test Plan specifications that provide tracking, monitoring, and reporting of results.
• Manage and assist staff test events with appropriate resources.
• Monitor and update defect and bug reports in the Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) tool (Jira, etc.)

Required Skills

• Must have experience in the coordination and management of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scripts. 
• Must have knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accurately and with test data required.
• Must be able to create test reports and track testing metrics as needed. 
• Must have experience working in an Agile environment.
• Ability to update and execute test automation scripts for enhancements, regression testing.
• Must have experience working with Jira, GitHub, or similar ALM tools.
• Must have experience working on IT products, operating systems, software, systems, networks and/or specialized environments.
• Must have experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures. 
• Must manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers, development managers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent customer service.
• Highly motivated and analytical; proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to take the initiative, manage one’s own time.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills, new client environments, and grow domain expertise.
• Ability to conduct independent research to lead or support the resolution of complex questions and issues.
• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to execute effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting​​​.
• Must be able to receive a Security Clearance / Public Trust.

Preferred Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required
• Experience working with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, specifically VistA.
• Healthcare Pharmacy Claims processing knowledge.
• Proficient in developing test automation scripts using a scripting language (Python, JavaScript).
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment.
• Experience working with accessibility testing tools.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)