Test Automation Engineer – III

eSimplicity

Backend Data Validation and Performance Test Engineer at eSimplicity, collaborating with teams to validate backend data processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,200 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLPostgresSDLCUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform comprehensive backend data and ETL validation across big-data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and similar technologies.
Analyze, interpret, and validate complex CMS datasets, including Shared Systems Claims, Final Action Indicator logic, Provider data, Beneficiary data, and other data assets.
Validate data sourced from CMS’s Integrated Data Repository (IDR) and OnePI (Program Integrity) systems as they relate to Fraud Prevention System (FPS) downstream workflows.
Perform detailed backend-to-frontend comparison testing to ensure accurate and consistent data presentation between backend databases (Snowflake/PostgreSQL) and UI applications or Databricks Unity Catalog outputs.
Execute backend performance testing activities, including: Query performance analysis and optimization recommendations, Benchmarking data processing times and throughput, Load, stress, and volume testing of backend services and data pipelines, Identifying and escalating performance bottlenecks in collaboration with platform and engineering teams.
Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, DBAs, Developers, DevOps engineers, and Scrum/Kanban teams to validate data integrity and ensure optimal backend performance.
Ensure compliance with CMS Testing Frameworks, SDLC processes, quality standards, and federal regulatory requirements.
Support functional UI validations when necessary to maintain end-to-end data alignment throughout the application ecosystem.
Independently develop, execute, and maintain detailed backend test plans, performance testing strategies, and rigorous validation scenarios with minimal oversight.
Create and execute API-based validation scenarios to test backend service operations and data exchanges.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, PI Planning, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives.
Support, mentor, and share subject-matter expertise with backend and functional test teams to strengthen overall quality practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

All candidates must pass public trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government.
4+ years of hands-on experience in backend data testing or data QA roles.
Experience performing data validation and testing within large-scale data environments, including platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake.
Experience conducting backend performance testing, including workload analysis, query optimization, and data pipeline performance evaluation.
Proficiency with collaboration and work management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Slack.
Experience working within Agile, SAFe, or similar software development methodologies.
Ability to create clear user stories, defect reports, test documentation, and acceptance criteria.
Experience translating business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories into comprehensive backend test cases.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, Database Administrators, Developers, and Architects.
Ability to manage assigned work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality results within established timelines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement benefits
paid time off
paid holidays
life and disability insurance
additional wellness and employee support programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend data testingETL validationdata validationperformance testingquery optimizationdata pipeline performance evaluationAPI-based validationtest documentationdata processingdata analysis

Soft Skills

strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationcollaborationindependent worktask prioritizationmentoringsubject-matter expertiseproblem-solvingattention to detailtime management

Certifications

public trust clearance