Test Engineer / Automated Test Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Telework: Up to 2 days per week
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph

Position Overview

We are searching for an Automated Test Engineer to support Report Authoring and Dissemination (RAD). This role will help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the RAD system while supporting the ongoing modernization of authoring and dissemination tools.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and experienced in developing robust automated test suites for modern web applications and APIs. This position will work closely with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, DevOps engineers, and product owners to validate functional enhancements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts using Cypress.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and document defects and testing metrics.
• Partner with DevOps and software engineering teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab CI/CD.
• Validate functional enhancements, new features, bug fixes, and system updates.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, demos, reviews, and team discussions.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and product owners to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes, testing standards, and automation practices.
• Help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of mission-critical reporting and dissemination systems.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting test engineering of modern hardware/software systems.
• Experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress.
• Automation experience must be clearly described on the candidate’s resume.
• Experience testing modern web applications, RESTful microservices, and APIs.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Practical experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Experience using collaboration and tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with version control systems, including Git.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Substitutions:

• Four (4) years of additional Test Engineering or related experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• A master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Required Technical Skills

• Cypress test automation
• JavaScript or TypeScript
• UI and API test automation
• RESTful API testing
• Web application testing
• Microservices testing
• Software QA methodologies
• Agile development practices
• Jira and Confluence
• Git/version control

Desired Qualifications

• Experience configuring and integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab CI/CD.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployment, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Basic understanding of containerization using Docker.
• Experience testing applications in consistent containerized environments.
• Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.
• Experience supporting modernization efforts for enterprise or mission systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Automated Test Engineer who can independently build and maintain automated test suites, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate closely with Agile development teams. This person should be comfortable testing modern web applications and APIs, working within CI/CD environments, and helping improve overall software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally.

Paid Time Off & Schedule Flexibility

• Paid Time Off: PTO accrues at a rate of 13% of hours worked, which equals approximately 6 weeks, or 30 days, per year for a typical full-time employee.
• PTO Carryover: Up to 240 hours of PTO may be carried over from year to year.
• Flexible Schedule: Flexible or alternate work schedules may be available with customer approval.

Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) Contribution: 15% automatic company 401(k) contribution, including 3% safe harbor and 12% profit sharing/company discretionary contribution.
• No Vesting Period: Employees are fully vested immediately.
• Payroll Contributions: Employer 401(k) contributions are deposited every payroll.
• Contribution Options: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options are available.
• PTO and Retirement Flexibility: Employees may have flexibility to adjust PTO and 401(k) contributions based on personal preferences, with appropriate pay rate offsets.

Health Insurance

• Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is available with a significant company contribution.
• Medical Plan Options: Plans include a CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage Platinum Plan with a $0 deductible and a CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage High Deductible Plan with HSA.
• HSA Contribution: For employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan, the company contributes 1/4 of the deductible to the employee’s HSA quarterly.
• Dental Insurance: CareFirst BlueDental Plus.
• Vision Insurance: CareFirst BlueVision Plus.

Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account: Employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan may contribute additional funds to an HSA up to IRS limits.
• Flexible Spending Account: Medical FSA contribution limit of $3,200 per year.
• Dependent Care FSA: Dependent Care FSA contribution limit of $5,000 per year for married couples filing jointly.

Company-Paid Insurance

• Life Insurance: $50,000 life insurance and $50,000 AD&D coverage, paid by the company.
• Short-Term Disability: Coverage of 60% of pay, up to $1,000 per week, paid by the company.
• Long-Term Disability: Coverage of 60% of pay, up to $6,000 per month, paid by the company.

Professional Development

• Education and Training: Up to $5,000 per any twelve-month period for approved training, courses, books, materials, online courses, college courses, seminars, conferences, travel, and related costs.
• Company Apparel Allowance: $100 per calendar year toward company logo apparel.

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