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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)Software Test Engineer
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Software Test Engineer to support projects within the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This is a fully remote…
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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Software Test Engineer to support projects within the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This is a fully remote position based in the United States, though applicants residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington are ineligible for consideration. The annual salary range is $85,389 to $116,975. Military veterans receive strong encouragement to apply. This role focuses on…
Job Description
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is hiring a full-time Software Test Engineer to support projects within the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This is a fully remote position based in the United States, though applicants residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington are ineligible for consideration. The annual salary range is $85,389 to $116,975. Military veterans receive strong encouragement to apply.
This role focuses on software engineering and testing for IT systems rather than basic SQA testing. Qualified individuals will design testing strategies, write and execute test scripts, analyze results, and resolve complex issues. Candidates must possess robust programming capabilities in languages such as Java, C#, .Net, or Python. Additionally, practitioners will occasionally handle broader IT systems engineering tasks spanning design, installation, support, and maintenance.
Selected applicants must be U.S. citizens and either hold or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance. The hiring process requires a background check encompassing criminal history, education and employment verifications, creditworthiness, and drug testing. All interviews take place over Microsoft Teams with cameras enabled, and candidates must supply a LinkedIn profile link during screening.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute test schedules, approaches, plans, and test cases
- Perform software and IT system testing to guarantee proper functionality and defect-free operation
- Lead test walkthroughs alongside project managers, test managers, requirement leads, and development leads
- Document and analyze test results while working to resolve complex issues
- Report problem resolution progress to management
- Develop procedural improvements and future configuration models
- Produce daily test metrics and reporting
- Conduct occasional IT systems engineering duties including requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior testers
Requirements
- Ten or more years of total professional experience
- Ten or more years of experience focused on software testing and quality assurance
- Strong programming skills in languages such as C#, .Net, Java, or Python
- Experience with both manual and automated testing
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies alongside the Software Development Life Cycle
- Proficiency in utilizing test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, and LoadRunner
- Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and version control systems including Git and Subversion
- Understanding of performance testing tools like JMeter and Gatling
- Experience with defect tracking utilities such as JIRA and Bugzilla
- Knowledge of databases and SQL for validating stored data
- Experience testing web applications, services, and APIs
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Advanced certifications in testing or quality assurance such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA
- Experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 medical claims including 837, 834, and 277
- Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure
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Is this job remote?
Yes, this is a 100.0% U.S.-based remote position, but candidates living in CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA are not eligible to apply.
What is the salary range for this role?
The position offers an annual salary between $85,389 and $116,975.
What citizenship and security clearance are required?
U.S. citizenship is mandatory, and applicants must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance.
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