QA Automation Engineer (Remote)

Job Listing ID:

4486178

Job Title:

QA Automation Engineer (Remote)

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/05/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote Information Technology Overview 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). Clearance Requirement Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Suitability clearance. Posted Salary Range USD ...

Job Classification:

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

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