Automation Test Engineer

Columbia, MD, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $114,375.00 - 174,233.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Distribution
  • Attention To Detail
  • Security Clearance
  • UI
  • API QA
  • Scripting
  • Test Execution
  • DevOps
  • Automated Testing
  • Sprint
  • Functional Requirements
  • Writing
  • Cypress
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Test Scripts
  • Testing
  • Web Applications
  • RESTful
  • Microservices
  • Quality Assurance
  • Agile
  • Collaboration
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Version Control
  • Git
  • GitLab
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Docker
  • Reporting

Summary

We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support a data distribution and validation system and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and has a strong background in developing robust automated test suites. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, and product owners to validate functional enhancements and support the ongoing modernization of authoring and dissemination tools.

Salary: 114,375 - 174,233

Active Security Clearance with Poly Required

Responsibilities:
  • Test Automation Design & Development: Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts utilizing Cypress.
  • Test Execution & Reporting: Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and comprehensively document defects and testing metrics.
  • Integration & Delivery: Partner with DevOps and software engineers to integrate automated testing seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., GitLab CI/CD) to ensure continuous quality and rapid feedback.
  • Collaboration: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and work with the team to understand functional requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for all new features and bug fixes.

Requirements

Required Technical Skills:
  • Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress. Please ensure automation experience is specifically described on resume.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for test script development.
  • Experience testing modern web applications, RESTful microservices, and APIs.
  • Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Practical experience with Agile software development methodologies and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git).

Desired Technical Skills:
  • Experience configuring and integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD).
  • Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services).
  • Basic understanding of containerization (Docker) to test applications in consistent environments.
  • Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies.
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  • Dice Id: 10123709
  • Position Id: 24e2ebaa357714439ad1f7a6e972f873
  • Posted 2 hours ago
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