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Test Engineer

GovCIOUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This fully remote Test Engineer role at GovCIO offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage cutting-edge automation and AI tools to significantly impact the Veteran experience, with a competitive salary of $85,000-$95,000. You'll thrive here if you're passionate about developing robust test strategies, collaborating with a dynamic team, and continuously expanding your skills in a reputable organization. Apply today to join a company dedicated to innovation and excellence in technology.

Quick Overview

Salary
$85k - $95k/yr
Work Type
Remote
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

GovCIO is currently hiring for a tester role to incorporate modern tools-including automation and AI-assisted capabilities where appropriate-to enhance efficiency, quality, and the Veteran experience, while upholding security, accessibility, and responsible technology adoption. This position will be fully remote within the United States position.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, or TestNG.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster feedback.
  • Develop and maintain test scripts using Java, JavaScript, or C#.
  • Design and execute test cases and automated test scenarios based on user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Identify, document, and track defects discovered during testing.
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA team members to ensure application quality.
  • Perform manual and automated testing for web applications, APIs, and system integrations.
  • Use tools such as Postman or ReadyAPI for API testing.
  • Execute functional, regression, and integration tests as part of the Software Testing Life Cycle.
  • Perform basic database validation using SQL queries when needed.
  • Maintain testing artifacts and track testing activities using tools such as Jira and XRay.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and automation coverage.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Experience in manual, integration, functional, and automated testing.
  • Experience using Jira to build or manage test plans, issues, test executions, and reports.
  • Understanding of modernized system functions, including those influenced by automation or data-driven workflows.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Extensive experience with integration and interface testing.
  • Exposure to Corporate Database, MPI, VA Profile, and existing API services in the VA network.
  • Ability to write basic Oracle scripts for testing.
  • Experience working with the VA or other Federal agencies.
  • Experience supporting remote work environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and VA's Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP).
  • General awareness of responsible automation and VA modernization priorities, with openness to learning how AI-assisted tools may support testing workflows.
  • Interest in using emerging tools-potentially including AI-supported analytics-to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.


Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.

Skills

Oracle
SQL
Selenium
Agile
C#
Cypress
Java
JavaScript
Jira
Postman
TestNG

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