Role & seniority: Test Engineer (seniority not explicitly stated)

Stack/tools: IT products, operating systems, software/hardware/networks; test planning and scripting; defect tracking/database; environment configuration; UAT and regression testing; test case/test script development

Top 3 responsibilities

Test and implement VA security patches, mandated updates, and maintenance for the VR&E/FCMT system; support testing across release cycles
Develop and execute test cases and scripts; perform UAT and regression testing for each release
Track and report deficiencies from identification to validation of corrective actions; coordinate test events with sites and team members

Must-have skills

Experience creating test plans and test scripts with developers and end users
Defect tracking and reporting; ability to manage a defect database
Experience configuring hardware/operating environments for testing; comprehensive IT technical knowledge
Ability to develop/test procedures and ensure release code acceptance with stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering or related field (8 years of substitute for degree)
Nice-to-haves: Experience in VA/DoD-related systems or government testing environments; familiarity with security patches and compliance mandates
Location & work type: Not specified (location and work-type details not provided)

Full Description

DPCG is currently seeking a Test Engineer to help support the VRE/FCMT Project. The Federal Case Management Tool (FCMT) system is a web-based application that supports multiple Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. The Service Member information is transferred a from Veterans Affairs Department Repository, and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel record system, to FCMT during the client registration process. FCMT provides non-clinical case management tracking, including goal documentation, progress monitoring, client tracking, performance measurement, and staff workload monitoring.

Essential Functions

The Contractor shall perform maintenance activities and implement maintenance upgrades to the VR&E application/system including testing, deployment, production, and configuration management support. Responsibilities will include but not limited to;

Test and implement VA generated IT security alerts, mandated security patches, emergency Congressional, Court, or White House mandates as well as maintain existing VA developed code.
Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and perform regression-testing activities including test case and test script development.
Work with the VR&E representative to ensure release code is accepted.
Ensure deficiency reporting is logically organized and traces the status of each identified deficiency from initial identification through acceptance testing of its correction/resolution.
UAT and regression testing are required for each release.
Coordinate with test sites and other team participants to plan test events. experience in creating reports.

Required Experience

Candidates should meet the requirements listed below in order to be considered for this position;

Must have experience working with developers, end users and organizations to create test plans and test scripts.
Ability to track problems and reports on errors that are identified.
Must have experience with configuring necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing.
Comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems and networks and specialized environments.
Must have experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures.
Ability to manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers.
Education/Experience – A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or other technical related field. An additional 8 years of experience can be substituted for the degree.

DPCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to any protected status under applicable law.