QA Automation Engineer (Rules Testing) #1687477

About NDi: Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Job Description: 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. 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

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.

Compensation and Benefits: At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job. Veterans First Commitment: As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization. Commitment to Diversity: NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements. Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job