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# Automated Test Engineer

- **Company:** Belay Technologies, Inc
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Unix, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, DevOps, DOS (Disk Operating System), Scrum Methodology, Software Systems, System Testing, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, 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:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fd626cbc-83b3-4641-ad01-c206e984f88c

## About the Role

Belay Technologies is seeking an Autoat6ed Test Engineer to join our intel team. We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support TO-005, Report Authoring and Dissemination (RAD) and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the RAD system. 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., * TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph

 * 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. Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years' experience
 * A minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Test Engineer in test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems
 * Proficient in the development and implementation of test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports
 * Familiarity with automated test methods and automated test tools.
 * Have a minimum of two (2) years of requirements analysis experience and in particular must be fully trained or have experience in the testing of systems at the component, integration, system, or end-to-end levels
 * Have experience in writing test cases and writing discrepancy reports.
 * Have experience in basic UNIX, DOS, and Windows commands and basic understanding of capturing snapshots

Candidates should have the 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)

Candidates are desired to have the following 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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