Required Technical Skills:
- 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).
Desired Technical Skills:
- 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.
We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support a data distribution and validation system and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance. 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.
Salary: 114,375 - 174,233
Active Security Clearance with Poly Required
Responsibilities:
- Test Automation Design & Development: Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts utilizing Cypress.
- Test Execution & Reporting: Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and comprehensively document defects and testing metrics.
- Integration & Delivery: 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.
- Collaboration: 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.
