[Remote] Test Automation Engineer, Mid
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acentra Health is dedicated to empowering better health outcomes through technology and services. They are seeking a Test Automation Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure product quality and efficiency across software systems, while contributing to continuous integration and delivery processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance test automation frameworks, scripts, and tools for UI, API, and backend systems
- Translate manual test cases and requirements into automated test scripts aligned with project goals and test strategy
- Execute automated regression, smoke, and integration test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify automation opportunities and optimize test coverage
- Maintain version control and documentation for all automation assets
- Participate in test case design reviews to ensure testability and automation feasibility
- Investigate test failures, perform root cause analysis, and report defects through established defect management processes
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Monitor and report automation execution results, providing metrics and insights to QA leadership
- Support continuous improvement efforts by evaluating and implementing new automation tools and practices
- Ensure adherence to automation standards, frameworks, and coding best practices
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate automated testing into build and deployment pipelines
- Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field, or 6 years of additional experience in lieu of degree
- 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation
- Hands-on experience with one or more automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, UFT, Tosca, or Playwright
- Strong knowledge of automation frameworks (keyword-driven, data-driven, hybrid, or BDD)
- Working knowledge of version control tools such as Git and CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
- Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Java and Python)
- Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect lifecycle management
- Experience using test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Zephyr, or TM4J)
- Solid understanding of relational databases and ability to create and execute SQL queries
- Experience in Medicaid, Medicare, or healthcare systems testing preferred
- Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, or ReadyAPI)
- Familiarity with performance and load testing concepts
- Knowledge of AI concepts and their application in software testing, including effective use of GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted tools within Visual Studio
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with distributed teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Corporate wellness
- Educational assistance
- Corporate discounts
Company Overview
- Acentra Health is a provider of clinical services and technological solutions to government healthcare organizations. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://acentra.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Acentra Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 49 in 2025, 49 in 2024, 16 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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