Test Engineer (SME)

Belay Technologies•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$90,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Belay Technologies is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to join their intel team. There is an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support TO-005, Report Authoring and Dissemination (RAD) and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the RAD system. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and has a strong background in developing robust automated test suites. This role involves close collaboration 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

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. Master’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
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)

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.

Benefits

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!