Job Title:Test Engineer

Location: Virtual

Other Consideration: U.S. Citizen (Required)

Our Team is currently hiring for a Test Engineer to support the testing efforts for a legacy system under the Consolidated Corporate Support Services Program. The Test Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of testing procedures to ensure the quality and functionality of our advanced software systems.

This role requires a high degree of technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, remote team environment. The idealcandidate will be committed to excellence and innovation in the field of software testing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods, equipment, and test cases to ensure product performance meets specifications.

• Plan and coordinate testing schedules, resources, and environments.

• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, scenarios, and test cases for functional, regression, and deployment testing.

• Perform manual and automated testing of integrations, interfaces, data transfers, APIs, and web services.

• Conduct end-to-end software testing lifecycle activities, including defect logging, root cause analysis, and verification of defect closure.

• Execute database testing using SQL queries and scripts.

• Analyze test results, manage defects, and maintain test documentation including Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).

• Use tools such as Jira and X-RAY to manage test artifacts and execution.

• Participate in product walkthroughs and collaborate with development and requirements teams.

• Monitor and improve testing processes through analysis of failures, throughput, and yield.

• Utilize CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, GitHub) and work within AWS cloud environments.

Success Factors:

• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in both manual and automated testing techniques and tools.

• Deep understanding of integration requirements and mapping to user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Experience with web service testing tools (e.g., Ready API, Postman, Wave, AMP).

• Commitment to continuous improvement in testing processes and quality assurance practices.

• Strong organizational skills to manage test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 2 - 5 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in Manual, Integration, and Functional Testing.

• Experience assisting with UAT.

• Extensive Jira experience building test plans, issues and executions and creating report outputs.
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with VA and/or other Federal Agencies.

• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment.

• Well versed in Agile/Scrum methodology.

Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare and paid vacation time.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This role requires you to live within the United States.

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sprezzatura s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

This position may require Public Trust clearance. Candidates must undergo a background investigation, including a review of employment history, education, criminal record, and financial history. The clearance process ensures that the candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and of good conduct and character. Employment offers are contingent upon successful passing a public trust clearance process.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sprezzatura (www.sprezzmc.com) is a Washington, DC-area Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.