Test Automation Engineer

About the role

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable automated testing solutions that ensure the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems supporting Defense and Homeland Security operations.

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)

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience testing systems in secure or regulated environments (e.g., DoD, RMF, NIST)
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure software testing

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency with scripting languages and automation tools

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k with a company match
• Paid parental leave
• Access to wellness programs
• Comprehensive benefits package

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid to Aberdeen, MD, Picatinny NJ or Alexandria, VA