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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Remote/Onsite if local to Maryland

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.

Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.

We are Sparksoft!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior SDET is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive quality engineering and test automation solutions supporting the program. This role develops and maintains automated testing frameworks, validates provider data processing and integration workflows, verifies functional and non-functional requirements, and ensures software, data, and operational deliverables meet established quality standards. The Senior SDET works closely with Agile teams, DevSecOps engineers, data engineers, data scientists, quality personnel, and business stakeholders to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.

  • Test Strategy and Quality Engineering:
    • Develop and maintain the program test strategy, test plans, test cases, and test procedures.
    • Establish quality engineering practices supporting Agile and DevSecOps delivery.
    • Define test acceptance criteria aligned with business, technical, and operational requirements.
    • Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and demonstrations.
    • Support Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) quality activities.
    • Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, defects, and releases.
  • Test Automation 
    • Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks and regression test suites.
    • Automate functional, integration, API, data validation, and end-to-end testing activities.
    • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
    • Develop reusable testing components and automation utilities.
    • Improve automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
    • Support automated release validation and deployment verification. 
  • Data Validation and Quality Testing 
    • Validate provider data ingestion, transformation, normalization, aggregation, and delivery processes.
    • Develop automated data quality testing routines for completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and integrity.
    • Verify source-to-target mappings and transformation logic.
    • Validate metadata, provenance, licensing, and publication-rule implementation.
    • Test data quality dashboards, reporting capabilities, and analytical outputs.
    • Support verification of corrections, enrichments, and quality-improvement activities performed teams.

 

  • Integration and API Testing
    • Test system integrations, interfaces, APIs, data exchanges, and interoperability services.
    • Validate data exchange processes supporting FHIR-enabled and CMS-approved interfaces.
    • Perform end-to-end workflow testing across acquisition, validation, processing, and delivery components.
    • Verify secure transmission and exchange of provider information.
  • Performance and Operational Testing
    • Develop and execute performance, scalability, load, stress, and reliability testing.
    • Validate operational readiness for releases and project milestones.
    • Verify monitoring, alerting, recovery, and failover capabilities.
    • Support operational validation of data delivery, batch processing, and workflow performance.
  • Defect Management and Root Cause Analysis
    • Document, track, prioritize, and validate defect resolution.
    • Participate in root cause analysis activities.
    • Verify corrective actions and regression prevention measures.
    • Monitor quality trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
    • Support quality audits and QASP performance assessments.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Analyze test results, defect trends, and quality metrics.
    • Recommend improvements to testing processes, automation frameworks, and quality practices.
    • Contribute to lessons learned and retrospective activities.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives across development, operations, and data quality functions.

REQUIRED EXPEREINCE: 

  • Minimum 7 years of experience supporting software quality assurance, quality engineering, software testing, or test automation.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
  • Experience testing cloud-based applications and data platforms.
  • Experience with API, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing.
  • Experience validating complex data transformations and data integration pipelines.
  • Experience working within Agile development environments.
  • Experience with defect management and requirements traceability tools.
  • Experience supporting CI/CD and automated testing processes.
  • Experience producing test plans, test cases, test reports, and testing documentation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.

PREFERRED EXPEREINCE: 

  • Experience supporting CMS, HHS, or other Federal healthcare programs.
  • Experience supporting provider data, healthcare interoperability, enrollment, credentialing, licensing, or healthcare analytics systems.
  • Experience testing large-scale data acquisition, processing, and quality-management platforms.
  • Experience supporting AWS-hosted solutions.
  • Experience validating ETL, ELT, data lake, and analytics environments.
  • Experience testing FHIR, healthcare APIs, and interoperability services.
  • Experience supporting DevSecOps environments and automated deployment pipelines.
  • Experience validating machine learning, confidence scoring, analytics, or data quality models.
  • Experience supporting quality assessment, verification, correction management, or data governance initiatives.
  • Experience supporting FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, or CMS security compliance activities.
  • Experience working within SAFe Agile environments.
  • Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, or equivalent).
  • API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI, or equivalent).
  • SQL and database testing.
  • Python, Java, or similar programming languages.
  • CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).
  • AWS cloud services.
  • Data validation and quality-testing tools.
  • Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and related Agile toolsets.
  • Performance-testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or equivalent.
  • AWS Certifications
  • Agile Certification, SAFe preferred

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy:

•    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®

Accessibility and Accommodations: Sparksoft Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at Sparksoft.Accommodations@sparksoftcorp.com or call 410-424-7700. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled on a case-by-case basis.

Security Notice: Your privacy and data security are important to us. Sparksoft Corporation will never request sensitive personal information via email. If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Sparksoft, please report it immediately to our security team at abuse@sparksoftcorp.com.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While Sparksoft values the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, candidates must complete interviews and independent assessments using their own knowledge and abilities. Unless expressly permitted by Sparksoft, the use of AI during interviews and assessments is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in disqualification. Please contact your recruiter regarding accommodation needs.

 

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