Cypress Test Engineer – UI & API Automation; Onsite MD Job Bethesda area,Maryland USA,Software Development

Position: Cypress Test Engineer – UI & API Automation (Onsite MD)

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

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.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000

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 Dev Ops and software engineers to integrate automated testing seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Git Lab 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 Type Script 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., Git Lab 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.

Benefits

PTO
Holiday Pay
401K with a 4% Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life & AD&D
Voluntary Life AD&D
Short-term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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