Automated Test Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to ensure quality, reliability, and performance within the RAD system. The role demands collaboration with Agile teams to validate enhancements and support modernization through automated testing.

Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining high-quality test scripts in Cypress, executing automated tests, and integrating testing into the CI/CD pipeline. Exceptional benefits include 25 days PTO, employer-paid healthcare, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 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 and tools.
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and performance of the RAD system.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to validate enhancements and modernize tools.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API test scripts.
• Execute automated test suites and document defects and metrics.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipeline.

Skills

Test Automation Design & Development

Cypress

JavaScript or TypeScript

Software QA methodologies

Agile methodologies

Version control systems (Git)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab CI/CD

Amazon Web Services

Docker

Job description

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

Telework: 2 day/wk

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.