Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer (Automation)

Cogent People Inc-posted about 4 hours ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Columbia, MD

1-10 employees

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Cogent People Inc. is seeking an SDET (Sr. QA Automation Tester) to support a large-scale IT application development program for a mission-critical data-centric project. As an SDET, you will serve as a hands-on technical expert, leveraging expertise in defining and executing a comprehensive testing suite for a large-scale enterprise system with a focus on coverage, regression testing, integration and performance testing.

Design and execute functional and non-functional test suites using automated tools and frameworks (Cucumber, Selenium) in Java.
Analyze and understand system requirements and translate them into test scenarios and test cases.
Define repeatable processes for creating and managing test data to support various test scenarios.
Collaborate with developers and SDETs to improve automation coverage and integrate testing into CI/CD workflows.
Serve as a technical point of contact for client interactions and cross-team coordination.
Work with project managers, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements and proper test coverage.
Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Contribute to strategic planning by identifying risks, recommending improvements, and supporting quality initiatives.

BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of hands-on experience automating quality assurance on front-end and backend processes and systems, including functional and non-functional testing.
5+ years of experience in designing and developing automated test suites using Java, Cucumber, and Selenium.
Experience with AWS.
Experience with relational and non-relational databases (DynamoDB, SQL Server, Redshift).
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD practices.
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 automating testing of HTTP APIs.
Experience generating large data sets to support testing.
Strong ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
Effective communication and teamwork skills for working with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business analysts.
High attention to detail with a focus on delivering quality and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Experience working in a highly regulated environment (e.g., Federal Government contracts) is preferred.
Experience leading QA automation effort is desirable.

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.

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