Automated Test Engineer – Cypress, JavaScript, Agile, Git, Jira, AWS, CI/CD

Captivation

. Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts utilizing Cypress .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining automated UI and API test scripts using Cypress, with a strong understanding of software QA methodologies and Agile practices. Holds a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance and possesses proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for test script development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cypress Test AutomationJavaScript or TypeScript ProficiencyCI/CD Integration (GitLab CI/CD)Agile MethodologiesTop Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest Script DevelopmentRESTful Microservices TestingSoftware QA MethodologiesVersion Control (Git)Cloud-Based ArchitectureContainerization (Docker)Testing Metrics AnalysisDefect DocumentationFunctional Requirements Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationTroubleshootingCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

CypressJiraConfluenceGitLab CI/CDAmazon Web Services

Industry Keywords

Government Agency ReportingDissemination PoliciesAgile CeremoniesFunctional EnhancementsModernization of Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCypressDockerJavaScriptMicroservicesTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts utilizing Cypress
Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and document defects and testing metrics
Partner with DevOps and software engineers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI/CD
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and demos
Work with the team to understand functional requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes
Support quality, reliability, and performance of the system
Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and product owners to validate functional enhancements and support modernization of authoring and dissemination tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
Must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience
Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress
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)
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)
Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
Above Market Hourly Rates
$3,600 HSA Contribution
6 Weeks Paid Time Off
Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D