Cleared Automated Test Engineer

Bestgate Engineering • Columbia, MD

3d • $130,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of a large system. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and experienced in developing robust automated test suites. This role will work closely 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.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Test Engineer in test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated UI and API tests using Cypress. Automation experience must be specifically described on the resume.
• Proficiency with JavaScript and/or TypeScript for automated test script development.
• Experience testing modern web applications.
• Experience testing RESTful microservices and APIs.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Practical experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience using Git and version control systems.
• Ability to independently design, develop, execute, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test suites.
• Experience analyzing test results, troubleshooting failures, documenting defects, and reporting testing metrics.
• Ability to collaborate with software developers, system engineers, product owners, and DevOps personnel.
• Ability to participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and demos, and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes.
• 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.
• Familiarity with test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with the development and integration of test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports.
• TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based architectures and deployments.
• Basic understanding of Docker/containerization and consistent test environments.
• Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.
• Experience supporting modernization of authoring, reporting, dissemination, or similar enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated UI and API tests using Cypress.
• Test modern web applications.
• Test RESTful microservices and APIs.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, document defects, and report testing metrics.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, product owners, and DevOps personnel.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and demos, and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitLab CI/CD.
• Support modernization of authoring, reporting, dissemination, or similar enterprise systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible PTO
• 11 holidays
• 7% 401k Employer Gift
• 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families
• Training/Career Pathing – Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program
• Morale Building Events
• External Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level