Test Engineer
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Test Engineer
Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust
Salary Range: $95,000 - $102,000
Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Validate the quality, functionality, and performance of software applications through both manual and automated testing
Ensure systems meet requirements, comply with standards, and are ready for deployment within an Agile delivery environment
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts supporting Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) enhancements
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
Design and maintain automated test frameworks for User Interface (UI), Applications Programming Interface (API), and back-end services
Identify, document, and track defects
Validate fixes across builds
Collaborate with Product Owners, developers, and DevSecOps teams
Support integration testing with VA systems
Conduct performance and load testing
Ensure compliance with VA security and Section 508 requirements
Participate in Agile ceremonies
Generate test reports and metrics
Ensure high-quality releases
Improve system reliability
Support audit readiness
Enhance compliance posture
Required Skills and Experience
Experience in Agile testing environments
Proficiency with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
Experience with API testing tools
Strong analytical skills
U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
Professional CertificationsNone required
Years of Professional Experiencen/a
Desired experienceContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline familiarity
Performance testing experience
Section 508 accessibility testing knowledge
Quality Assurance (QA) certifications (ISTQB, CAST)
Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)
Formal EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Citizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES: SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered. This is a W-2 position
All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile
U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.