Automated Test Engineer/Backend (Expert level)

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Automated Test Engineer/Backend (Expert Level)Location: All U.S.

based locations may be consideredDepartment: Veterans AffairsType: Full TimeMin.

Experience: ExperiencedSecurity Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI) Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!Essential Duties and Responsibilities** Please read the screening questions carefully prior to applying.

This is not a SQA Tester position.

You must have previous S/W development and Test Plan creation experience***Electing or identifying areas/test cases for AutomationDesigning & Implementing Test Automation StrategyCreating Automation Test Plan and getting approvals.Choose selenium tools and configure Selenium Test Environment (Ex: Eclipse IDE, Java, Selenium WebDriver and TestNG etc…).Create, organize, and managing Test Automation Resources.Design, develop, and execute automated testsExtension of existing test automation frameworks and toolsIntegrating with CI/CD tools and pipeline (i.e.

Jenkins)Triage, troubleshoot and document defectsDocument QA procedures for teamWork closely with engineering and QA to manage and improve the development pipelinePerform and write automated functional, system, regression, and integration testingCRITICAL 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.DO NOT apply for multiple locations.

Multiple applications will result in all applications not being considered.Required Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical degreeAbility to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to overall company successMust have experience working in an agile environmentMust have comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems and networks and specialized environments.Must have experience developing test plans and test procedures.Professional CertificationsNoneFormal EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical degreeRequired Professional ExperienceExperience using at lest two(2) automation tools/technologies.8+ years Automated S/W development and testing experience.Java, C# or Python development experienceFlat File Processing, API or Backend testingVisual StudioT-SQLDesired ExperienceExperience with EDI and financial transaction systems helpful but not mandatory.Experience testing MUMPS, VistA and other VA systems helpful but not mandatorySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)Citizenship RequirementU.S.

Citizenship required for this specific opportunityU.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.