Automated Test Engineer (Hybrid) - Cypress/JavaScript/Agile/Git/Jira/AWS/CI/CD

Captivation-Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

HSA

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking an Automated Test Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API tests with Cypress. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in QA within an Agile team.

You will work closely with software developers, system engineers, and product owners to validate features, ensure quality, and support modernization of authoring and dissemination tools while integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cypress for automated UI and API tests
• Testing modern web apps, RESTful services, and APIs
• Knowledge of QA methodologies and tools
• Experience with Jira and Confluence in Agile teams
• Version control with Git

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API test scripts using Cypress
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and document defects
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD)
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies to ensure test coverage for new features and fixes

Skills

Cypress automation

RESTful APIs

Agile & Scrum

Jira & Confluence

Git version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

AWS

Job description

Annapolis Junction, MD

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software has an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support the team and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience

Required Skills:

• Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress. Please ensure automation experience is specifically described on resume.
• 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 Skills:

• 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

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,600 HSA Contribution
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D