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Sparksoft Corporation - Senior SDET

Remote/Hybrid if local to Maryland - Hybrid2d ago

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting software quality assurance, quality engineering, software testing, or test automation. • Minimum 5 years of experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks. • Expert level experience with SQL using relational databases such as SQL Server • Experience testing cloud-based applications and data platforms. • Experience with API, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing. • Experience validating complex data transformations and data integration pipelines. • Experience working within Agile development environments. • Experience with defect management and requirements traceability tools. • Experience supporting CI/CD and automated testing processes. • Experience developing automated tests using programming or scripting languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript and tools or frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured, Postman/Newman, pytest, JUnit, NUnit, or equivalent. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. • Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years. • Experience supporting CMS, HHS, or other federal healthcare programs. • Experience analyzing complex relational and dimensional data models. • Experience testing ETL/ELT processes, data migrations, and large-scale data integrations. • Experience optimizing automated test suites, execution time, coverage, and maintainability. • Experience with Section 508/accessibility, performance, security, or resilience testing. • Familiarity with federal security, privacy, and system-authorization requirements. • Relevant certifications in software testing, Agile, cloud, or DevSecOps technologies. • EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; an associate degree with two additional years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma/GED with four additional years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise test-automation frameworks. • Define automation architecture, coding standards, reusable components, and quality gates. • Design, develop, code, test, and debug automated software testing systems and harnesses. • Develop and maintain automated test suites targeting SQL programmability (stored procedures, functions, triggers) and backend/transactional database systems. • Integrate and execute automated test suites within Azure DevOps (or TFS) CI/CD pipelines. • Perform engineering evaluation, ad-hoc and structured software testing, statistical analysis/modeling, data warehousing, and analytics as needed. • Work with users and stakeholders to define system scope, objectives, and test requirements. • Provide analytical support and technical advice during conceptualization, development, and implementation phases. • Plan and schedule testing/automation project tasks with users, systems software, and operations personnel, including objectives, time frames, costs, and manpower requirements. • Identify and document software/system hazards using established analysis tools and techniques. • Review and evaluate systems and software for adherence to government and commercial directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software and systems safety. • Confirm design mitigations are captured in design documentation and verify their implementation. • Maintain configuration management procedures for test assets and automation harnesses. • Coordinate testing across development, data, DevSecOps, security, and business teams. • Mentor junior personnel and lead root-cause analysis of complex defects. • May serve as project lead, instructing, assigning, directing, and monitoring the performance of assigned systems developers/analysts. • Experience developing automated tests using programming or scripting languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript and tools or frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured, Postman/Newman, pytest, JUnit, NUnit, or equivalent. • Support corporate initiatives, knowledge-sharing activities, continuous improvement efforts, and business-growth opportunities beyond assigned project responsibilities

Benefits

• At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance• Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work® • Accessibility and Accommodations: Sparksoft Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 410-424-7700. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled on a case-by-case basis. • Accessibility and Accommodations: • Security Notice: Your privacy and data security are important to us. Sparksoft Corporation will never request sensitive personal information via email. If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Sparksoft, please report it immediately to our security team at [email protected]. • Security Notice: • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While Sparksoft values the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, candidates must complete interviews and independent assessments using their own knowledge and abilities. Unless expressly permitted by Sparksoft, the use of AI during interviews and assessments is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in disqualification. Please contact your recruiter regarding accommodation needs. • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: