Automation Test Engineer

InterImage; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

InterImage is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a data distribution and validation system. You will design, implement, and maintain automated UI and API tests using Cypress, and ensure quality, reliability, and performance in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The role collaborates with software developers, system engineers, and product owners, participates in sprint ceremonies, and contributes to CI/CD integration with GitLab. An Active Security Clearance with Poly is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests with Cypress.
• Strong JavaScript or TypeScript for test scripts.
• Experience testing web apps, RESTful microservices and APIs.
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, tools and processes.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence in Agile settings.
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cypress

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

QA methodologies

Jira/Confluence

Git

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support a data distribution and validation system and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance. 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.

Salary: 114,375 - 174,233

Active Security Clearance with Poly Required

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.