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

Captivation

Automated Test Engineer developing Cypress UI/API test suites for Captivation Software’s defense mission tools. Integrating testing into CI/CD and validating modernized authoring and dissemination systems.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $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 proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript. Strong understanding of software QA methodologies and experience in Agile environments, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and integration within CI/CD pipelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cypress Test AutomationJavaScript or TypeScript ProficiencyAutomated Testing of APIsAgile MethodologiesCI/CD Integration

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Hard Skills

Automated Test DesignAPI TestingTest Script DevelopmentSoftware QA MethodologiesVersion Control (Git)RESTful Microservices TestingCloud-Based ArchitectureContainerization (Docker)Testing Metrics AnalysisDefect Documentation

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CypressGitLab CI/CDJiraConfluenceAmazon Web Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government Agency ReportingAgile CeremoniesTest CoverageModern Web ApplicationsPerformance Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCypressDockerJavaScriptMicroservicesTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts using 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
Understand functional requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and bug fixes
Support system quality, reliability, and performance and ongoing 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
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 tools such as Jira and Confluence
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Desired: Experience integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI/CD
Desired: Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and deployment using Amazon Web Services
Desired: Basic understanding of containerization with Docker
Desired: Familiarity with government agency reporting and dissemination policies
Position is open for direct hires only; candidates from third-party staffing/recruiting firms will not be considered

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