Automation Test Engineer

Cogent People Inc • Columbia, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cogent People Inc. is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to support a mission-critical large-scale system serving the Federal Government in the healthcare domain. The ideal candidate will be proficient in development and maintenance of comprehensive automated testing suites in a variety of programming languages (Scala, JavaScript, SQL, Python) using various testing frameworks and tools (Bruno, Postman, Selenium).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience automating quality assurance on front-end and back-end systems, including functional and non-functional testing (JavaScript, SQL, Python, Scala) using Bruno, Postman, and Selenium.
• Experience with SQL databases and queries.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience interpreting requirements and defining and executing comprehensive test suites for large-scale IT systems, including test scenarios, positive/negative test cases, and supporting test data.
• Experience with performance testing using Gatling.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with a focus on delivering quality and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience is preferred).
• Relevant certifications in test automation, Agile methodologies, or API testing are a plus.
• Knowledge of emerging skills such as AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in test automation & tools such as (BRUNO, Selenium, Postman).
• Develop and maintain test suites in programming languages (Scala/JavaScript/Sql/python (basic)).
• Create/update Gatling simulations and build frameworks as needed to support functional design enhancements.
• Identify and assess automation test scripts & test coverage from manual test cases.
• Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure system efficiency.
• Preferred knowledge of AI frameworks integration with codeAssist or Gen AI.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile team environment.
• Maintaining and enhancing existing regression test cases per functional design for data integrity.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.
• 401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree