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Cogent People

Automation Test Engineer

Cogent People

. Support a mission-critical large-scale system serving the Federal Government in the healthcare domain.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automating quality assurance for large-scale IT systems, with a strong focus on functional and non-functional testing using tools like Selenium and Gatling. Proficient in programming languages such as JavaScript, SQL, Python, and Scala, while maintaining high standards of quality and collaboration in an Agile environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Automated Quality AssuranceFunctional And Non-Functional TestingJavaScript, SQL, Python, And ScalaSelenium And GatlingPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills
Automated TestingTest Suite DevelopmentTest Scenario CreationSQL Database QueriesPerformance TestingAgile MethodologiesTest Data ManagementRegression TestingFunctional Design EnhancementsAutomation Test Script Assessment
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailEffective CollaborationTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
GatlingBrunoPostmanSeleniumAWS
Certifications & Qualifications
Test Automation CertificationAgile Methodologies CertificationAPI Testing Certification
Industry Keywords
Federal Government ProgramsHealthcare DomainRegulated EnvironmentsCMS ExperienceAI-Assisted Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSJavaScriptPythonScalaSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support a mission-critical large-scale system serving the Federal Government in the healthcare domain.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive automated testing suites.
  • Create and update Gatling simulations and build frameworks to support functional design enhancements.
  • Identify and assess automation test scripts and test coverage from manual test cases.
  • Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure system efficiency.
  • Maintain and enhance existing regression test cases per functional design for data integrity.
  • Define and execute comprehensive test suites, including test scenarios, positive/negative test cases, and supporting test data.
  • Work in an Agile team environment.
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality and accurate work.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not offered.
  • Public Trust Clearance or ability to obtain.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience automating quality assurance on front-end and back-end systems.
  • Experience with functional and non-functional testing.
  • Experience with JavaScript, SQL, Python, and Scala.
  • Experience using Bruno, Postman, and Selenium.
  • Experience with SQL databases and queries.
  • Experience with AWS.
  • Experience interpreting requirements and defining and executing comprehensive test suites for large-scale IT systems.
  • Experience creating test scenarios, positive/negative test cases, and supporting test data.
  • Experience with performance testing using Gatling.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, accurate work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred: experience in federal government programs or regulated environments; CMS experience preferred.
  • Preferred: relevant certifications in test automation, Agile methodologies, or API testing.
  • Preferred: knowledge of AI-assisted tools and AI framework integration with codeAssist or Gen AI.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, growth-driven, supportive, and inclusive culture.
  • Competitive salaries.
  • Meaningful mission-critical projects.
  • Certified Great Place to Work environment.