Cognosante
Automation Tester (temporary assignment)
Cognosante, Little Ferry, New Jersey, us, 07643
Security Clearance Required
Public Trust
Do you want to make a difference?
Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come Join Our Team
As a Sr. Automation Tester, your primary responsibility is to design, develop, and execute automated tests to ensure the quality and functionality of software products. You will work closely with the development team to understand product requirements and design test cases that cover various scenarios. Your role involves creating and maintaining automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools. Additionally, you will analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with the development team to resolve issues. Continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness is also a key aspect of your role.
What is the position?
Cognosante is seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Tester with a history of delivering high caliber results with high client satisfaction. The successful candidate must be energetic, communicative, intelligent, motivated, and have a passion and aptitude for ensuring software quality. The Sr. Automation Tester will have experience and knowledge to design, code, test, debug, and document software in a variety of programming languages and will have the knowledge of the latest programming languages and techniques. Additionally, the Sr. Software Engineer will have experience in creating strategies for developing IT systems and applications. Has experience in evaluating alternative and selecting optimal approaches and will create and improve the existing suite of automation tests and overall automation framework at the direction of the Testing Manager. This individual will act on behalf of business stakeholders, playing a key role on Agile Scrum development teams, collaborating closely with developers and other stakeholders to understand functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical and security concerns, and will implement automated testing in support of DevOps best practices. They will ensure that testing artifacts are maintained appropriately, as required by the applicable SDLC processes. They must scope and define test plans for the team in support of overall program roadmaps, releases, and sprints. Superior communication and collaboration skills are essential to this role. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of VA, Community Care, and VIP.
This role is a temporary position with high potential to transition to full time.
What will I get to do?
Design, code, test, debug, and document software in a variety of programming languagesCreate strategies for developing IT systems and applicationsCoordinate and execute test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scriptsCreate test dataDevelop test plans and test proceduresEnsure that test environments are set up accuratelyTest IT hardware, software, systems, and networksCreate test execution reports and test dataConfigure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testingEvaluate existing test artifacts and design test cases/scripts for new releases independentlyAssist in creating project resource estimates and defining metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention and test coverageWork closely with the Scrum Master, business analyst, scrum master, developers, project manager, and stakeholders to understand product specifics and to create corresponding test strategiesExecute testing on both frontend and backend systemsBe an advocate for our VA customer stakeholders and the ultimate beneficiaries of our solution - our Nation’s VeteransCollaborate with project leadership and client stakeholders to deliver the project on time, with high quality, and in alignment with the customer’s expectationsInteract effectively and professionally with clients, stakeholders, partners, sub-contractors, and vendors recognizing you will be the face of Cognosante in many conversationsDevelop a keen understanding of program goals and requirements and develop a vision to both meet the customer’s current needs, and for evolution of the program to meet changing client needsAnticipate project challenges, risk scenarios, and prepare, lead, and execute proactive mitigation strategies to ensure optimal resultsEscalate key issues and recommend solutions to project and client leadershipEnsure targets for contractual performance metrics/SLAs are met or exceeded, and provide analysis and communication to ensure appropriate focus on critical attention areasIdentify and execute on opportunities for process improvementsMeet individual potential and performance expectationsMaintain knowledge of VA rules and regulationsUnderstand and comply with SDLC and Agile methodology used for the projectEnsure compliance with client-driven management and development methodologies/standards including VA DevSecOps (DSO) processesPromote team building and provide a positive working environmentOther duties as assigned by project leadership
What qualifications do I need?
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required, 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education5 years relevant experience requiredExperience testing in UNIX/LINUX or Windows environmentsExperience in the coordination and execution of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scriptsAble to work in fast-paced Agile development environmentMust have knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accuratelyMust be able to create test reportsMust be able to test IT hardware, software, systems, and networksExperience with automated tester experience using tools such as Cypress, Jira, Xray, Ready API, Postman, SOAP UI, Selenium, and Groovy scripting experience
What additional characteristics will help me thrive?
Strongly prefer experience with testing middleware Java, Node.Js, AWS Native Cloud productsKnowledge of DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologiesExperience with Agile methodology and Scrum approachExperience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and/or other federal organizationsKnowledge of VA’s Integrated Veteran Care Program (IVC) and systemsBasic understanding of healthcare system to include patients, providers, payers, pharmacy, hospitals and their associated business processes and operationsDemonstrated experience working with a geographically dispersed project teamExperience with Performance Testing, Regression Testing, and Integration TestingExperience with automating tests for CI/CD pipeline and experience with AWS Lambda and CanaryAbility to demonstrate solution features to stakeholders, share knowledge, and provide tool and process guidanceStrong ability to foster collaborative work in dynamic team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong creative, analytical, customer service, problem solving, and troubleshooting skillsProficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, MS Project, GoToMeeting, and SharePointPassionate and motivated self-starter that excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring only limited supervision
What We Offer
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:
Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employeesSupport employee retention and attractionProvide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office
Compensation
$96,760.98 - $154,817.56
The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.
What We Promise
Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.
We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Your safety during your job search is important. Recruiting communications will always be sent through one of the following corporate domain emails (@cognosante.com or @accurate.com).
We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at jobs@cognosante.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Public Trust
Do you want to make a difference?
Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come Join Our Team
As a Sr. Automation Tester, your primary responsibility is to design, develop, and execute automated tests to ensure the quality and functionality of software products. You will work closely with the development team to understand product requirements and design test cases that cover various scenarios. Your role involves creating and maintaining automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools. Additionally, you will analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with the development team to resolve issues. Continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness is also a key aspect of your role.
What is the position?
Cognosante is seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Tester with a history of delivering high caliber results with high client satisfaction. The successful candidate must be energetic, communicative, intelligent, motivated, and have a passion and aptitude for ensuring software quality. The Sr. Automation Tester will have experience and knowledge to design, code, test, debug, and document software in a variety of programming languages and will have the knowledge of the latest programming languages and techniques. Additionally, the Sr. Software Engineer will have experience in creating strategies for developing IT systems and applications. Has experience in evaluating alternative and selecting optimal approaches and will create and improve the existing suite of automation tests and overall automation framework at the direction of the Testing Manager. This individual will act on behalf of business stakeholders, playing a key role on Agile Scrum development teams, collaborating closely with developers and other stakeholders to understand functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical and security concerns, and will implement automated testing in support of DevOps best practices. They will ensure that testing artifacts are maintained appropriately, as required by the applicable SDLC processes. They must scope and define test plans for the team in support of overall program roadmaps, releases, and sprints. Superior communication and collaboration skills are essential to this role. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of VA, Community Care, and VIP.
This role is a temporary position with high potential to transition to full time.
What will I get to do?
Design, code, test, debug, and document software in a variety of programming languagesCreate strategies for developing IT systems and applicationsCoordinate and execute test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scriptsCreate test dataDevelop test plans and test proceduresEnsure that test environments are set up accuratelyTest IT hardware, software, systems, and networksCreate test execution reports and test dataConfigure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testingEvaluate existing test artifacts and design test cases/scripts for new releases independentlyAssist in creating project resource estimates and defining metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention and test coverageWork closely with the Scrum Master, business analyst, scrum master, developers, project manager, and stakeholders to understand product specifics and to create corresponding test strategiesExecute testing on both frontend and backend systemsBe an advocate for our VA customer stakeholders and the ultimate beneficiaries of our solution - our Nation’s VeteransCollaborate with project leadership and client stakeholders to deliver the project on time, with high quality, and in alignment with the customer’s expectationsInteract effectively and professionally with clients, stakeholders, partners, sub-contractors, and vendors recognizing you will be the face of Cognosante in many conversationsDevelop a keen understanding of program goals and requirements and develop a vision to both meet the customer’s current needs, and for evolution of the program to meet changing client needsAnticipate project challenges, risk scenarios, and prepare, lead, and execute proactive mitigation strategies to ensure optimal resultsEscalate key issues and recommend solutions to project and client leadershipEnsure targets for contractual performance metrics/SLAs are met or exceeded, and provide analysis and communication to ensure appropriate focus on critical attention areasIdentify and execute on opportunities for process improvementsMeet individual potential and performance expectationsMaintain knowledge of VA rules and regulationsUnderstand and comply with SDLC and Agile methodology used for the projectEnsure compliance with client-driven management and development methodologies/standards including VA DevSecOps (DSO) processesPromote team building and provide a positive working environmentOther duties as assigned by project leadership
What qualifications do I need?
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required, 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education5 years relevant experience requiredExperience testing in UNIX/LINUX or Windows environmentsExperience in the coordination and execution of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scriptsAble to work in fast-paced Agile development environmentMust have knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accuratelyMust be able to create test reportsMust be able to test IT hardware, software, systems, and networksExperience with automated tester experience using tools such as Cypress, Jira, Xray, Ready API, Postman, SOAP UI, Selenium, and Groovy scripting experience
What additional characteristics will help me thrive?
Strongly prefer experience with testing middleware Java, Node.Js, AWS Native Cloud productsKnowledge of DevSecOps and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologiesExperience with Agile methodology and Scrum approachExperience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and/or other federal organizationsKnowledge of VA’s Integrated Veteran Care Program (IVC) and systemsBasic understanding of healthcare system to include patients, providers, payers, pharmacy, hospitals and their associated business processes and operationsDemonstrated experience working with a geographically dispersed project teamExperience with Performance Testing, Regression Testing, and Integration TestingExperience with automating tests for CI/CD pipeline and experience with AWS Lambda and CanaryAbility to demonstrate solution features to stakeholders, share knowledge, and provide tool and process guidanceStrong ability to foster collaborative work in dynamic team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong creative, analytical, customer service, problem solving, and troubleshooting skillsProficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, MS Project, GoToMeeting, and SharePointPassionate and motivated self-starter that excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring only limited supervision
What We Offer
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:
Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employeesSupport employee retention and attractionProvide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office
Compensation
$96,760.98 - $154,817.56
The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.
What We Promise
Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.
We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Your safety during your job search is important. Recruiting communications will always be sent through one of the following corporate domain emails (@cognosante.com or @accurate.com).
We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at jobs@cognosante.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr