Automated Test Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to ensure the quality and performance of the RAD system. The role focuses on designing automated UI/API tests with Cypress, executing tests, and integrating with GitLab CI/CD within an Agile team.

The ideal candidate will have Cypress, JavaScript/TypeScript, and API testing experience, plus familiarity with Jira/Confluence. Telework is 2 days per week, with a strong emphasis on security clearance and collaborative delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests with Cypress.
• Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for test scripting.
• Experience testing modern web apps, RESTful microservices, and APIs.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with Agile and collaboration tools such as Jira/Confluence.
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the RAD system.
• Develop robust automated UI and API test scripts using Cypress.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects and metrics.
• Integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline (GitLab CI/CD).
• Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team to ensure test coverage for new features and fixes.

Skills

Cypress

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

QA methodologies

Jira/Confluence

Git

Tools

Cypress

Git

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Telework

Telework: 2 day/wk

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Job Description

• Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the RAD system.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Experience

• Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress.
• 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 Experience

• 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.

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position