Automated Test Engineer

Culper Technology; Corridor North (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to two days remote per week

Job summary

Culper Technology in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to validate the quality, reliability, and performance of a mission-critical system. You will design and maintain automated UI and API tests using Cypress, and collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team. The role requires U.S.

citizenship with TS/SCI and polygraph, and offers up to two days of telework per week. This position emphasizes test automation, CI/CD integration, and continuous improvement of testing

Qualifications

• U.S Citizenship and active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites using Cypress.
• Experience testing modern web applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience using Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated UI and API test suites 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 (such as GitLab CI/CD).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and demos.
• Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes.
• Help improve software quality, reliability, and release confidence through automation and continuous testing.

Skills

Automated testing

Cypress

Agile methodologies

CI/CD integration

REST API testing

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Docker

Job description

Why join Culper Technology?

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.

Benefits:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

EEO Statement:

Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

About the role

• We are seeking anAutomated Test Engineerto supportand help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of this mission-critical system. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and experienced in developing robust automated test solutions. In this role, you'll collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, systems engineers, DevOps engineers, and product owners to validate new functionality, enhance test automation, and support the continued modernization of dissemination tools.
• This position is based inAnnapolis Junction, MD, withup to two days of telework per weekas project tasking allows.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated UI and API test suites usingCypress.
• 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 (such as GitLab CI/CD).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and demos.
• Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes.
• Help improve software quality, reliability, and release confidence through automation and continuous testing. the specific responsibilities and job functions of the role

Qualifications

• U.S Citizenship and active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites usingCypress(automation experience should be clearly reflected on your resume).
• Experience testing modern web applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such asJiraandConfluence.
• Experience usingGitfor version control.

Preferred Experience

• Experience integrating automated testing intoCI/CD pipelines(GitLab CI/CD or similar).
• Familiarity withAmazon Web Services (AWS)and cloud-based architectures.
• Basic understanding ofDockerand containerized application testing.
• Familiarity with government reporting and dissemination systems or related domain knowledge.

The pay range for this role is:

110,000 - 230,000 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)