Automated Test Engineer (Partial Telework)

GliaCell Technologies•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$120,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GliaCell is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a U.S. Government customer on one of our subcontracts. The mission involves providing technical expertise to sustain critical mission-related software and systems for a large government contract. This full-time position is part of the Report Authoring and Dissemination (RAD) team, focusing on validating functional enhancements and modernizing authoring and dissemination tools within an Agile framework. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and experienced in developing automated test suites. This role requires close collaboration with a cross-functional Agile team, including software developers, system engineers, and product owners.

Requirements

Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
An active Top Secret clearance with polygraph (CI within the last 7 years).
U.S. Citizenship.
Works well independently as well as on a team.
Strong communication skills.
Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress. Automation experience must be 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).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts utilizing Cypress.
Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and comprehensively document defects and testing metrics.
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.
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.