Automated Test Engineer - Onsite in Annapolis Jct, MD - TS/SCI & Full Scope Polygraph

Booker DiMaio, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker DiMaio, LLC is seeking an Automated Test Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. The position demands expertise in Cypress for developing automated tests and allows for 1-2 remote workdays per week.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with a strong background in software quality and automation, working closely with Agile teams to support the RAD system's quality and performance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API test scripts.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and document defects.
• Integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure quality.

Skills

Cypress experience

JavaScript or TypeScript proficiency

Experience with RESTful microservices and APIs

Understanding of QA methodologies

Agile software development experience

Familiarity with Git

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Amazon Web Services

Job description

An active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is required.

This job is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD with 1-2 remote days/week depending on tasking.

Cypress experience is required.

We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to 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.

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.

Required Technical Skills

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