Cleared Automated Test Engineer

Bestgate Engineering
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Confluence JIRA Automation of Tests Software Bug Management Software Quality DevOps Scrum Methodology
+10 more
Software Systems Strategies of Testing TypeScript Web Applications Cloud Platform System Cypress (Programming Language) Gitlab-ci Restful APIs Docker Microservices

Requirements

We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of a large system. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and experienced in developing robust automated test suites. This role will work closely 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. Required

  • 4+ years of experience as a Test Engineer in test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems.
  • Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated UI and API tests using Cypress. Automation experience must be specifically described on the resume.
  • Proficiency with JavaScript and/or TypeScript for automated test script development.
  • Experience testing modern web applications.
  • Experience testing RESTful microservices and APIs.
  • Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Practical experience working within Agile software development environments.
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence.
  • Experience using Git and version control systems.
  • Ability to independently design, develop, execute, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test suites.
  • Experience analyzing test results, troubleshooting failures, documenting defects, and reporting testing metrics.
  • Ability to collaborate with software developers, system engineers, product owners, and DevOps personnel.
  • Ability to participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and demos, and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes.
  • 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.
  • Shall have familiarity with test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems.
  • Shall have familiarity with the development and integration of test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports.
  • Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Desired

  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitLab CI/CD.
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based architectures and deployments.
  • Basic understanding of Docker/containerization and consistent test environments.
  • Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies.
  • Experience supporting modernization of authoring, reporting, dissemination, or similar enterprise systems.

Benefits & conditions

We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers. At Bestgate, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:

  • Competitive Pay - Less frill for more in your base pay.
  • Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
  • 7% 401k Employer Gift - Vested immediately.
  • 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
  • Training/Career Pathing - Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
  • Morale Building Events - Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

Apply to learn more about us, and the work we have available! External Referral Program - If now’s not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire! Equal Employment Opportunity: Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Powered by JazzHR

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Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

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