Software Development Test Engineer - Remote (WFH)
This is a Fully Remote JobAbout Our Client: The organization provides IT and software engineering services focused on enhancing the quality, speed, and delivery of US government healthcare programs. It leverages clinical expertise and practical experience to address the challenges faced by government clients and their customers, developing IT solutions that integrate various aspects of healthcare delivery. The organization supports government agencies in advancing technology innovation within healthcare.
About the Opportunity:
The SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER role involves supporting testing activities for web and mobile applications throughout the development lifecycle. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible software by conducting both manual and automated testing, including accessibility compliance and API testing. The engineer collaborates with Agile teams to maintain software quality and align testing with security standards.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain automated test suites and test cases for continuous integration and delivery
- Conduct manual and automated testing of REST APIs and user interfaces
- Develop and improve test-automation frameworks using Katalon and supporting tools such as Groovy and Java
- Utilize AI tools like Copilot to assist in automation test creation and updates
- Develop and execute test plans and cases for web and mobile applications
- Perform end-to-end testing including functional, regression, integration, and accessibility (508) testing
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, designers, and project managers to define acceptance criteria
- Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools like Jira
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to QA process improvement
- Ensure testing aligns with security protocols and organizational standards
- Stay updated on best practices and trends in software QA, accessibility, and security
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of software QA experience, including manual and automated testing
- Proficiency in automation scripting languages such as Groovy and Java
- Ability to incorporate AI Copilot into automation test creation
- Experience testing web and mobile applications
- Familiarity with REST API testing and tools like Postman
- Proficiency in SQL for data validation
- Experience with accessibility testing tools and standards (e.g., Lighthouse, Axe, JAWS, NVDA)
- Strong understanding of Agile development environments
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in teamsUS Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust - Medium Background Investigation
- Willingness to provide after-hours on-call support as needed
- Pay Range and Compensation Package:
The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.