Automation Tester (Remote Opportunity)

We are currently looking for an Automation Tester for a 100% remote position on a large federal government project in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Measurement and Configuration Services (EMACS). The EMACS team delivers advanced data, analytics, and AI solutions to enhance the Veteran experience across priority areas including access to care, homelessness, and crisis response. The role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of analytics, engineering, and reporting deliverables.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed reviews and validations of deliverables across analytics, data engineering, UX, and reporting workstreams to ensure compliance with requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Perform manual and automated testing to detect defects, inconsistencies, and optimization opportunities.
• Document results, track defects, and communicate findings to development teams and stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, business analysts, and UX specialists to validate requirements and provide actionable feedback.
• Establish and refine QA processes, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and consistency in testing.
• Recommend enhancements to QA practices that strengthen the quality of client-facing deliverables.
• Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of professional experience with at least 1 year in quality assurance testing focused on analytics, data science, or software development.
• 1+ years of experience working in consulting environments.
• Proficiency with QA tools and technologies such as Selenium, JIRA, or TestRail.
• Familiarity with data analytics and engineering tools (SQL, Python).
• Strong knowledge of manual, automated, regression, and performance testing methodologies.
• Understanding of advanced analytics, data science, or machine learning testing concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Additional Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance testing, ideally in a client-facing or consulting role.
• Prior experience with federal government or healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with JIRA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust clearance.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• PTO + Federal Holidays.
• Corporate Laptop.
• Training Opportunities.
• Remote Opportunity.

VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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