QA Automation Engineer (Rules Testing) #1687477
About the position The QA Automation Engineer (Rules Testing) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated tests for rules processing logic supporting eligibility and enrollment determinations. This role focuses on test automation development in code, validating rule behavior through executable scenarios and automated validations. The candidate will collaborate closely with policy staff, business analysts, and system engineers to translate statutes and policy into system logic and ensure consistent, accurate outcomes across platforms. Responsibilities • Test Automation Design and Development: Design and implement automated tests for rules processing logic using Java 17+ and modern testing frameworks. Develop reusable test components and utilities to support rules validation and regression coverage. • Rules and Policy Validation: Collaborate with policy and business analysts to understand statutes, regulations, and policy intent. Translate policy-driven requirements into executable test scenarios and automated validations. • Test Execution and Validation: Execute automated functional, regression, and integration tests to validate eligibility and enrollment determinations. Validate rule behavior, edge cases, and data-driven scenarios using Oracle-backed datasets. • Integration and Event-Driven Testing: Implement tests for API- and event-driven workflows involving Kafka-based integrations. Validate interactions across services, including caching behavior using Redis. • CI/CD and Containerized Environments: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub. Support execution of automated tests within Docker and Kubernetes environments. • Collaboration: Work closely with system engineers, developers, and analysts to ensure alignment between rules logic, implementation, and test coverage. Participate in design reviews and refinement sessions to provide testability and quality feedback. • Defect Identification and Quality Improvement: Identify, document, and track defects related to rules logic and eligibility outcomes. Support continuous quality improvements by expanding automation coverage and improving test reliability. • Documentation: Maintain clear documentation for automated test suites, scenarios, and validation approaches. Ensure test artifacts are version-controlled and accessible to the broader team. Requirements • U.S Citizenship required. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance • This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA. • You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV. • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • At least 4 years of experience in QA automation or software development in test roles. • Strong proficiency in Java 17+ and experience writing automated tests in code. • Experience testing rules engines, decision logic, or complex business logic. • Experience with Spring Boot and reactive or service-based architectures. • Familiarity with API and integration testing in distributed systems. • Experience working with Oracle databases for test data setup and validation. • Understanding of Agile development practices and test automation within the SDLC. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and policy-focused teams. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Nice-to-haves • Experience testing event-driven systems using Kafka. • Experience validating caching and state management using Redis. • Familiarity with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. • Exposure to frontend technologies such as React or Next.js for end-to-end test scenarios. • Experience in a government contracting or policy-driven environment Benefits • comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance • 401(k) retirement matching • paid leave • paid holidays • health and wellness programs • employer-paid life and disability insurance • professional development • education benefits Apply tot his job