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# Automated Test Engineer

- **Company:** Sagecor Solutions (sagecor)
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Code Coverage, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, TypeScript, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Atlassian Tools, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/661d04a3-3951-4ca0-a928-34da436d0d42

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.


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