Test Automation Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking a mid-level Test Automation Engineer to support a large federal healthcare technology program. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in test automation, API testing, and enterprise integration testing within Agile and DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test solutions in collaboration with software developers, analysts, and functional testers
• Design and execute automated testing strategies across middleware, API, and data integration layers
• Build and maintain scalable Selenium-based automation frameworks using Java and TestNG
• Perform API automation testing using tools such as RestAssured, Karate, ReadyAPI, and SoapUI
• Execute functional, regression, integration, performance, and data validation testing activities
• Collaborate with QA leads, developers, and business stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and improve testing efficiency
• Support CI/CD pipeline automation and testing activities within Agile and DevSecOps environments
• Utilize tools such as JIRA, SQL, AWS services, and automation frameworks to support testing efforts
• Stay current on emerging technologies and testing best practices
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium automation frameworks using Java and TestNG
• Recent experience writing, debugging, and maintaining Java-based automation scripts
• Experience with API automation testing using RestAssured, Karate, ReadyAPI, or SoapUI
• Experience testing middleware, REST APIs, backend services, and AWS-based applications
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, Agile, and DevSecOps testing practices
• Experience with SQL/data validation and tools such as JIRA and Section 508 testing tools
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), healthcare systems, or EHR integrations preferred
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, and related technologies is a plus
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance