Key skills
Manual testingFunctional testingIntegration testingAutomated testingAgile ScrumJiraAPI testingAutomation frameworksCypressPlaywrightSeleniumAI-assisted testing toolsAWS CloudCI/CD toolsJenkinsMavenNexusGitHubSQLDatabase testingInterface testingOracle scriptingFISMANIST 800-53HIPAAHITECHAnalytical skillsDiagnostic skillsInvestigative skillsJavaAIAWSOraclePostmanAgileScrumCI/CD
About this role
GovCIO is currently hiring for a QA Automation Engineer to drive quality engineering efforts through automation, API testing, and emerging AI‑assisted validation techniques that enhance delivery speed and product reliability. This role involves designing, developing, and executing both manual and automated test cases, along with collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive testing activities.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases, scenarios, and scripts
- Perform functional, system, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing
- Conduct API, interface, data transfer, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP
- Execute end-to-end Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) tasks including defect logging, verification, and root cause analysis
- Perform database testing using SQL queries and simple scripts
- Develop comprehensive test plans that align to user stories, acceptance criteria, and integration requirements
- Implement established testing processes and ensure compliance across all test activities
- Track and report test metrics, test execution results, and test progress
- Manage defect reporting and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through failure, throughput, and yield analysis
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using one or more of the following: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (JAVA), or AI-assisted testing tools
- Use Jira to manage sprint-based testing artifacts and Xray for structured test execution
- Utilize AWS Cloud environments and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub
- Support execution of automated testing based on program needs and manager discretion
- Work closely with development, requirements, and cross-functional teams to coordinate testing activities
- Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in walkthroughs, product reviews, and Agile ceremonies
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with 5–8 years of related experience, or commensurate experience
- Hands-on experience in manual, functional, integration, and automated testing
- Strong experience working in Agile Scrum environments
- Proficiency with Jira for test planning, execution tracking, and reporting
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Suitability clearance
- Extensive integration and interface testing experience
- Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, corporate databases, MPI, VA Profile, or Oracle scripting
- Prior experience supporting the VA or other Federal agencies
- Experience working in a remote environment
- Familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and HITECH requirements
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP)