AI Summary
GovCIO is hiring a Senior QA Automation Engineer to provide senior-level expertise in designing scalable test automation strategies, leading complex testing efforts, and mentoring junior engineers. The role involves advanced testing, quality engineering, and leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and expertise in test automation frameworks, Agile Scrum methodologies, and enterprise-level testing.
Key Highlights
Design scalable test automation strategies
Lead complex testing efforts
Mentor junior engineers
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement robust automation frameworks
Lead complex test planning and execution
Conduct advanced API, interface, data validation, and web-services testing
Drive optimization of test execution strategies and automation coverage
Lead development of scalable, enterprise-grade test strategies
Oversee creation and refinement of test plans, test cases, and automation scripts
Provide senior-level reporting and analysis of test metrics, quality KPIs, and readiness assessments
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Fully remote position within the United States
Nice to Have
Extensive experience with enterprise interfaces, integration testing, and data-driven testing strategies
Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, MPI, VA Profile, corporate databases, or Oracle scripting
Prior support of the VA or other Federal agencies
Job Description
Overview
GovCIO is currently hiring for Sr. QA Automation Engineer to provide senior-level expertise in designing scalable test automation strategies, leading complex testing efforts, and mentoring junior engineers. This position will be a fully remote position within the United States.
Responsibilities
Advanced Testing & Quality Engineering
- Architect, design, and implement robust automation frameworks using Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (Java), or AI‑assisted testing tools.
- Lead complex test planning and execution for functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing.
- Conduct advanced API, interface, data validation, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP.
- Perform deep-dive analysis across complex system integrations, enterprise APIs, and data flows to identify root causes and quality risks.
- Drive optimization of test execution strategies and automation coverage across CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead development of scalable, enterprise-grade test strategies aligned to program goals, system architectures, and integration requirements.
- Ensure adherence to established QA processes while guiding continuous improvement efforts.
- Own development and maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) at scale.
- Oversee creation and refinement of test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.
- Provide senior-level reporting and analysis of test metrics, quality KPIs, and readiness assessments.
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- Act as subject matter expert on cloud-based testing approaches leveraging AWS environments.
- Mentor teams in best practices for CI/CD execution using Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub.
- Evaluate emerging tools and technologies, recommending adoption strategies to enhance quality engineering maturity.
- Support creation of reusable automation components and improve framework scalability.
- Serve as a senior quality advocate, collaborating with developers, product owners, requirements analysts, and technical leads.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring for QA Automation Engineers at levels 1–3.
- Lead defect triage sessions, technical walkthroughs, product reviews, and Agile ceremonies.
- Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert-level clarity on testing impacts and readiness.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing complex systems, integrations, and enterprise data flows.
- Ability to guide technical teams, influence architecture, and drive QA strategy.
- Strong leadership, communication, and diagnostic skills.
- Proven ability to innovate and adopt modern automation approaches.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and expertise.
- Significant hands-on experience with manual, functional, integration, and automated testing.
- Advanced proficiency in test automation frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or similar).
- Deep experience with Agile Scrum methodologies and enterprise-level testing.
- Expertise in Jira, Xray, and test management within Agile delivery pipelines.
- Extensive experience with enterprise interfaces, integration testing, and data-driven testing strategies.
- Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, MPI, VA Profile, corporate databases, or Oracle scripting.
- Prior support of the VA or other Federal agencies.
- Remote work experience with distributed Agile teams.
- Working knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, HITECH, or similar compliance frameworks.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP).
- Experience leading QA automation teams or mentoring junior engineers.
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