Automated Test Engineer (Hybrid) - Cypress/JavaScript/Agile/Git/Jira/AWS/CI/CD
Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD
About this role
**Build to something to be proud of.** Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for an **Automated Test Engineer (Hybrid)** to support the team and help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the system. --- ## Description Captivation Software has an immediate need for an **Automated Test Engineer** to validate functional enhancements and support the ongoing modernization of authoring and dissemination tools. You’ll collaborate closely with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, and product owners. --- ## Responsibilities - **Test Automation Design & Development:** Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts using **Cypress**. - **Test Execution & Reporting:** Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and document defects and testing metrics. - **Integration & Delivery:** Partner with DevOps and software engineers to integrate automated testing into the **CI/CD pipeline** (e.g., **GitLab CI/CD**) for continuous quality and rapid feedback. - **Collaboration:** Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes. --- ## Requirements ### Security Clearance - Must currently hold a **Top Secret/SCI** U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable **Polygraph** (all candidates must be **U.S. citizens**). ### Minimum Qualifications - **Bachelor’s degree** from an accredited college or university. - **Master’s degree** may be substituted for **two (2) years** of experience. ### Required Skills - Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using **Cypress** *(please ensure automation experience is specifically described on your 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** methodologies and collaboration tools such as **Jira** and **Confluence**. - Experience with **version control systems (Git)**. ### Desired 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. --- **Note:** This position is open for **direct hires only**. We will not consider candidates from third-party staffing/recruiting firms. --- ## Benefits - **Annual Salary:** $130,000 – $270,000 (depends on years of experience) - **401(k):** Up to **20%** contribution (no matching required; vested from day 1) - **Above market hourly rates** - **$3,600 HSA contribution** - **6 weeks paid time off** - Company-paid **medical/dental/vision**, **life insurance**, **short-term & long-term disability**, and **AD&D**
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