Salary
💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per year
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudJenkinsJUnitSeleniumServiceNowVBA
About the role
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for VA corporate IT systems, covering functional, regression, performance, and integration testing across legacy and cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Implement test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or Cucumber, integrating with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to support rapid Agile releases.
- Collaborate with Cloud Developers, Integration Leads, and Scrum Masters to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive coverage of requirements within Agile sprints.
- Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects using VA-approved tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow), contributing to Biweekly Status Reports on test progress and quality metrics.
- Ensure test cases align with VA security and privacy standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA), validating secure functionality and data protection in all deliverables.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives), aligning testing efforts with the VIP Lean-Agile framework and sprint goals.
- Optimize test automation processes to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the reliability of VA IT solutions for end-users and corporate services.
- Troubleshoot and resolve test failures, working with development teams to identify root causes and ensure timely defect resolution.
- Leverage emerging testing technologies (e.g., AI-driven testing, containerized test environments) to support VA OIT’s modernization and quality assurance goals.
- Work with VA stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to validate test results, ensure quality standards, and deliver Veteran-centric outcomes.
- Mentor team members on test automation tools, Agile testing practices, and quality assurance techniques, contributing to Trilogy’s staff development and technical expertise initiatives.
- Continuously improve test coverage and automation scripts, adapting to evolving VA requirements and system enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Agile Tester Certification required.
- 2-5 years of experience in test automation, software quality assurance, or a related role, with a focus on federal or VA IT environments.
- Proven expertise in developing and executing automated tests in Agile settings, with hands-on experience in tools like Selenium, JUnit, or Cucumber and CI/CD integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to ensure software quality in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with VA security standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, HIPAA) and the VIP Lean-Agile framework is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint) and VA-approved tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow).
- Ability to adapt to evolving technical requirements and travel occasionally to VA sites in Washington, D.C., as needed.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
- Additional certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level, Selenium WebDriver, or SAFe Agilist preferred.