QA Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Create automated UI and API test scripts utilizing Cypress and Playwright.

• Assess .NET 8 APIs, React UI workflows, and operational logic across CTIS-M RG modules.

• Develop and sustain reusable automation frameworks.

• Integrate automated testing suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

• Establish automated triggers for feature branches, environments, and release pipelines.

• Examine pipeline failures and analyze error logs to determine root causes.

• Draft and execute smoke, functional, and regression tests.

• Validate RG workflows, which include inspections, observations, incident reporting, monitoring steps, and Compliance Agreement processes.

• Ensure the integrity of Azure SQL databases and the consistency of data flow.

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by preparing scenarios, aiding users, and validating acceptance criteria.

• Maintain Azure DevOps Test Plans, test suites, and execution records.

• Document defects with traceability to requirements, user stories, builds, test steps, and acceptance criteria.

• Assist in the development and upkeep of user manuals and job aids.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Provide insights on user story definitions, acceptance criteria, and testability aspects.

• Work collaboratively with developers and designers to diagnose defects, confirm fixes, and ensure seamless transitions to production.

• Participate in the continuous enhancement of QA processes, automation strategies, and testing best practices.

• Suggest improvements to increase testing coverage, efficiency, and accuracy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience with Cypress, Playwright, or comparable UI automation frameworks.

• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD methodologies using Azure DevOps.

• Proficiency in testing .NET back-end services and React front-end applications.

• Capability to write and maintain both automated test scripts and manual test cases.

• Proficient in configuring test data on test sites.

• Experience in Agile Scrum environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Ability to obtain and retain a Public Trust clearance and fulfill federal suitability requirements.

• Must comply with all Federal suitability standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Fully remote work.