Test Automation Engineer(Web)

INC Research
Alexandria, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology JIRA Automation of Tests Computer Programming Databases Gradle Apache JMeter Load Testing
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Apache Maven Scrum Methodology Selenium SoapUI Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Software Systems Test Execution Engine Strategies of Testing Testng Web Applications Performance Testing Postman Cypress (Programming Language) Backend Gitlab Git Containerization Gitlab-ci Gherkin Kubernetes Information Technology Real Time Data Build Tools Npm(Software) Front End Software Development Cucumber (Software) Software Version Control Devsecops Docker Microservices

Job description

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. In this role, you will build scalable automated testing solutions that ensure the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems supporting Defense and Homeland Security operations. You will work across the full development lifecycle to validate systems that process large volumes of real-time data., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for large-scale, distributed software systems

  • Build and execute automated test suites for web applications and APIs to ensure comprehensive coverage
  • Develop integration and end-to-end test scripts supporting complex system interactions
  • Evaluate, select, and integrate automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG) into CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement automated performance and load testing to analyze system scalability and reliability
  • Conduct functional, regression, performance, and security testing to identify defects and ensure system quality
  • Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and product teams to define test strategies and identify automation opportunities
  • Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to align testing with development efforts
  • Track, triage, and resolve defects using tools such as GitLab or JIRA
  • Optimize automation frameworks and test execution for speed, reliability, and maintainability
  • Document test plans, methodologies, and results; ensure alignment with system requirements and architecture

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of experience in test automation or software testing
  • Developed automated test suites for web applications using tools such as Cypress, Selenium, or similar
  • Experience testing both front-end and back-end systems, including APIs
  • Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing (performance, regression, etc.)
  • Worked in an Agile software development environment
  • Authored test cases, procedures, and documented results
  • Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Tested complex systems composed of microservices or modular architectures
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and collaboration with development teams to resolve defects
  • Programming/scripting experience in Java, JavaScript, or similar, including BDD tools (Cucumber, Gherkin)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI or similar) and version control systems (Git)

EVEN BETTER

  • Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI
  • Familiarity with build tools including Maven, Gradle, or NPM
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter
  • Working knowledge of databases and SQL
  • Experience testing systems in secure or regulated environments (e.g., DoD, RMF, NIST)
  • Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure software testing

Benefits & conditions

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

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