Job Description
Job Description
Cognitive Medical Systems is seeking a versatile and experienced Software Development Test Engineer to support the testing of web and mobile applications across the full development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both manual and automated testing, including accessibility (508) compliance, functional validation, API testing, and security-focused quality assurance. This role works closely with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible software products.
Key Responsibilities :
- Create and maintain automated test suites and test cases to support continuous integration and delivery.
- Conduct manual and automated testing of REST APIs and user interfaces.
- Develop and enhance test-automation frameworks and supporting tools (e.g., Groovy, Java) to increase efficiency and reliability.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for both web and mobile applications.
- Perform end-to-end testing, including functional, regression, integration, and accessibility (508) testing.
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, designers, and project managers to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
- Identify, document, and track defects using standard issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
- Ensure testing practices align with security protocols and organizational standards.
- Stay current on best practices and evolving trends in software QA, accessibility, and security.
Required Skills, Education & Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of software QA experience, including manual and automated testing.Proficiency in automation scripting languages such as Groovy and Java, with the ability to design and maintain scalable, reusable test scripts.Experience testing web and mobile applications.Familiarity with REST API testing and tools such as Postman.Proficiency in SQL and ability to validate data integrity.Experience with accessibility testing tools and standards (e.g., Lighthouse, Axe, JAWS, NVDA).Strong understanding of Agile development environments.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team.US Citizenship required.Ability to obtain a Position of Public Trust - Medium Background Investigation (MBI)Willingness to provide after-hours on-call support as needed.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with automated test frameworks (e.g.,Katalon Studios, Selenium).Experience with Git for version control.Familiarity with Azure Cloud Environment.Experience with healthcare or government systems.