[Hiring] QA Automation Engineer @Govcio LLC

Role Description

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 will be a fully remote within the United States position.

Responsibilities

• Testing Activities
  • 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.
• Test Planning, Process & Documentation
  • 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.
• Tools & Technology
  • 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.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • 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.
• Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical, diagnostic, and investigative skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues across data, integrations, and application components.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn evolving tools and technologies.

Qualifications

• Required Skills and Experience
  • 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.
• Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 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).

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Suitability clearance.

Posted Salary Range

• USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.