Test Automation Engineer
Location: Hybrid to Aberdeen, MD, Picatinny NJ, or Alexandria, VA
Secret clearance is required. Full-time position.
About the role
Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions, applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex, mission-critical problems. We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. In this role, you will build scalable automated testing solutions that ensure the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems supporting Defense and Homeland Security operations. You will work across the full development lifecycle to validate systems that process large volumes of real-time data.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for large-scale, distributed software systems
- Build and execute automated test suites for web applications and APIs to ensure comprehensive coverage
- Develop integration and end-to-end test scripts supporting complex system interactions
- Evaluate, select, and integrate automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG) into CI/CD pipelines
- Implement automated performance and load testing to analyze system scalability and reliability
- Conduct functional, regression, performance, and security testing to identify defects and ensure system quality
- Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and product teams to define test strategies and identify automation opportunities
- Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to align testing with development efforts
- Track, triage, and resolve defects using tools such as GitLab or JIRA
- Optimize automation frameworks and test execution for speed, reliability, and maintainability
- Document test plans, methodologies, and results; ensure alignment with system requirements and architecture
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of experience in test automation or software testing
- Developed automated test suites for web applications using tools such as Cypress, Playwright, and JavaScript, or similar
- Experience testing both front-end and back-end systems, including APIs
- Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing (performance, regression, etc.)
- Worked in an Agile software development environment
- Authored test cases, procedures, and documented results
- Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Tested complex systems composed of microservices or modular architectures
- Strong troubleshooting skills and collaboration with development teams to resolve defects
- Programming/scripting experience in Java, JavaScript, or similar, including BDD tools (Cucumber, Gherkin)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI or similar) and version control systems (Git)
Nice to have
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI
- Familiarity with build tools including Maven, Gradle, or NPM
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter
- Working knowledge of databases and SQL
- Experience testing systems in secure or regulated environments (e.g., DoD, RMF, NIST)
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure software testing
Pay
$118,400 - $177,600 a year. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, the Company considers several factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- 401k with a company match
- Paid parental leave
- Access to wellness programs
- Comfortable and colorful offices with amenities including a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room
- Community ambassadors and regular community events