Software Development Test Engineer - Remote (WFH)

Cognitive Medical Systems is seeking a versatile and experienced Software Development Test Engineer to support the testing of web and mobile applications across the full development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both manual and automated testing, including accessibility (508) compliance, functional validation, API testing, and security-focused quality assurance. This role works closely with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible software products. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain automated test suites and test cases to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Conduct manual and automated testing of REST APIs and user interfaces. 
• Develop and enhance test-automation frameworks and supporting tools (e.g., Groovy, Java) to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for both web and mobile applications.
• Perform end-to-end testing, including functional, regression, integration, and accessibility (508) testing.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, designers, and project managers to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Identify, document, and track defects using standard issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
• Ensure testing practices align with security protocols and organizational standards.
• Stay current on best practices and evolving trends in software QA, accessibility, and security.

Required Skills, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of software QA experience, including manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in automation scripting languages such as Groovy and Java, with the ability to design and maintain scalable, reusable test scripts.
• Experience testing web and mobile applications.
• Familiarity with REST API testing and tools such as Postman.
• Proficiency in SQL and ability to validate data integrity.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and standards (e.g., Lighthouse, Axe, JAWS, NVDA).
• Strong understanding of Agile development environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust - Medium Background Investigation (MBI)
• Willingness to provide after-hours on-call support as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated test frameworks (e.g.,Katalon Studios, Selenium).
• Experience with Git for version control.
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud Environment.
• Experience with healthcare or government systems.