Test Engineer

Summary

Sparksoft Corporation is an IT solutions company delivering technology services to government clients. The Test Engineer will develop and execute functional, regression, performance, accessibility, API, and end-to-end tests for Pega applications, while documenting defects, supporting user acceptance testing, and translating requirements into test plans and cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and scripts for functional, regression, performance, and Section 508 testing
• Perform regression testing using SOAP UI, including validation of Pega WSDLs and web services
• Conduct end-to-end testing of Pega applications to ensure alignment with business, technical, and functional requirements
• Perform accessibility testing using JAWS
• Validate workflow implementations within Pega
• Translate requirements and user stories into detailed test plans and test cases
• Execute manual and automated test cases and capture evidence
• Document and track defects; support defect triage
• Support User Acceptance Testing activities
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Apply standardized testing methods, tools, and procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Escalate issues through established project management channels

Skills

• Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing methodologies
• Experience in test automation using tools such as Playwright, Subject7, Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar frameworks
• Strong experience in API testing, including web services validation and testing using tools such as SOAPUI or Insomnia or Postman
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessibility testing, including experience with accessibility testing tools such as JAWS
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to write advanced SQL queries
• 4+ years of experience with test management tools such as Confluence, Jira, HP ALM, or Azure DevOps
• Demonstrated experience working in a SAFe Agile environment, including participation in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and Program Increment (PI) planning
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage overlapping assignments
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience establishing comprehensive testing practices and methodologies
• CMS Marketplace eligibility and appeals processing
• Case management workflows
• Contact center operations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong knowledge of functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing methodologies
• Experience in test automation using tools such as Playwright, Subject7, Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar frameworks
• Strong experience in API testing, including web services validation and testing using tools such as SOAPUI or Insomnia or Postman
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessibility testing, including experience with accessibility testing tools such as JAWS
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to write advanced SQL queries
• 4+ years of experience with test management tools such as Confluence, Jira, HP ALM, or Azure DevOps
• Demonstrated experience working in a SAFe Agile environment, including participation in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and Program Increment (PI) planning
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage overlapping assignments
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience establishing comprehensive testing practices and methodologies

Nice to Haves

• CMS Marketplace eligibility and appeals processing
• Case management workflows
• Contact center operations

Benefits

• 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®