BUILD TO SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF. ---------------------------------------- Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.   DESCRIPTION ---------------------------------------- Captivation Software has an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support the team and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the 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.   RESPONSIBILITIES ---------------------------------------- * 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.   REQUIREMENTS ---------------------------------------- SECURITY CLEARANCE: * Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. * Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience REQUIRED 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) DESIRED 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   This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms. BENEFITS ---------------------------------------- * Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience) * 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