Automation Test Engineer
About the role
Location: Columbia, MD. Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD). Sponsorship: This position does not offer any type of sponsorship. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. (e.g., Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD). Clearance: Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain). Cogent People Inc. is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to support a mission-critical large-scale system serving the Federal Government in the healthcare domain. The ideal candidate will be proficient in development and maintenance of comprehensive automated testing suites in a variety of programming languages (Scala, JavaScript, SQL, Python) using various testing frameworks and tools (Bruno, Postman, Selenium). At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on experience in test automation & tools such as (BRUNO, Selenium, Postman).
- Develop and maintain test suites in programming languages (Scala/JavaScript/Sql/python (basic)).
- Create/update Gatling simulations and build frameworks as needed to support functional design enhancements.
- Identify and assess automation test scripts & test coverage from manual test cases.
- Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure system efficiency.
- Preferred knowledge of AI frameworks integration with codeAssist or Gen AI.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile team environment.
- Maintaining and enhancing existing regression test cases per functional design for data integrity.
Requirements
- 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, including functional and non-functional testing (JavaScript, SQL, Python, Scala) 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, including test scenarios, positive/negative test cases, and supporting test data.
- Experience with performance testing using Gatling.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail with a focus on delivering quality and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience is preferred).
- Relevant certifications in test automation, Agile methodologies, or API testing are a plus.
- Knowledge of emerging skills such as AI-assisted tools.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.
- 401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.
Schedule
Hybrid/Remote – MON & WED in the office.