Automated Test Engineer (SME)

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.

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. Maste r’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years’ experience
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Test Engineer in test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems
• Proficient in the development and implementation of test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports
• Familiarity with automated test methods and automated test tools.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of requirements analysis experience and in particular must be fully trained or have experience in the testing of systems at the component, integration, system, or end-to-end levels
• Have experience in writing test cases and writing discrepancy reports.
• Have experience in basic UNIX, DOS, and Windows commands and basic understanding of capturing snapshots

Candidates should have the 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)

• 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

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!