Automated Test Engineer – Cypress, JavaScript, Agile, Git, Jira, AWS, CI/CD

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API tests using Cypress. You will ensure robust test coverage for new features and bugs, while collaborating with DevOps to integrate tests into GitLab CI/CD.

The role requires JS/TS expertise, experience with RESTful APIs, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Direct-hire role based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence; Git experience.
• Experience integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD).
• Familiarity with cloud-based architecture (AWS) and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality automated UI and API test scripts using Cypress.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and document defects.
• Partner with DevOps to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and demos.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes.
• Support system quality, reliability, and performance; modernize tooling.

Skills

Cypress Test Automation

JavaScript or TypeScript

API Testing

Agile Methodologies

CI/CD Integration

Jira/Confluence

Git

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Amazon Web Services

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

• 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 engineers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI/CD


• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and demos


• Understand functional requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes


• Support system quality, reliability, and performance and ongoing modernization of authoring and dissemination tools

Requirements

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph


• Must be a U.S. citizen


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university


• 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 tools such as Jira and Confluence


• Experience with version control systems (Git)


• Desired: Experience integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI/CD


• Desired: Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployment using Amazon Web Services


• Desired: Basic understanding of containerization with Docker


• Desired: Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies


• Position is open for direct hires only; candidates from third-party staffing/recruiting firms will not be considered

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining automated UI and API test scripts using Cypress, with proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript. Strong understanding of software QA methodologies and experience in Agile environments, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and integration within CI/CD pipelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cypress Test Automation


• JavaScript or TypeScript Proficiency


• Automated Testing of APIs


• Agile Methodologies


• CI/CD Integration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Automated Test Design


• API Testing


• Test Script Development


• Software QA Methodologies


• Version Control (Git)


• RESTful Microservices Testing


• Cloud-Based Architecture


• Containerization (Docker)


• Testing Metrics Analysis


• Defect Documentation

Soft Skills

• Troubleshooting


• Collaboration


• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Government Agency Reporting


• Agile Ceremonies


• Test Coverage


• Modern Web Applications


• Performance Support

Tools & Technologies

• Cypress


• GitLab CI/CD


• Jira


• Confluence


• Amazon Web Services