The Role
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated UI and API tests (Cypress). Execute test suites, analyze results, document defects, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD (GitLab). Collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams to validate features and ensure quality of the Report Authoring and Dissemination system.
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Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
Belay Technologies is seeking an Autoat6ed Test Engineer to join our intel team. We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support TO-005, Report Authoring and Dissemination (RAD) and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the RAD system. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and has a strong background in developing robust automated test suites. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, and product owners to validate functional enhancements and support the ongoing modernization of authoring and dissemination tools.
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
Perks and Benefits:
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range: $90,000 to $200,000
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Belay Technologies is seeking an Autoat6ed Test Engineer to join our intel team. We have an immediate need for an Automated Test Engineer to support TO-005, Report Authoring and Dissemination (RAD) and to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the RAD system. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about software quality, and has a strong background in developing robust automated test suites. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, and product owners to validate functional enhancements and support the ongoing modernization of authoring and dissemination tools.
Responsibilities:
- Test Automation Design & Development: Independently design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts utilizing Cypress
- Test Execution & Reporting: Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and comprehensively document defects and testing metrics
- Integration & Delivery: Partner with DevOps and software engineers to integrate automated testing seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., GitLab CI/CD) to ensure continuous quality and rapid feedback
- Collaboration: Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos) and work with the team to understand functional requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage for all new features and bug fixes.
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years’ experience
- A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Test Engineer in test engineering or integration of modern hardware/software systems
- Proficient in the development and implementation of test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports
- Familiarity with automated test methods and automated test tools.
- Have a minimum of two (2) years of requirements analysis experience and in particular must be fully trained or have experience in the testing of systems at the component, integration, system, or end-to-end levels
- Have experience in writing test cases and writing discrepancy reports.
- Have experience in basic UNIX, DOS, and Windows commands and basic understanding of capturing snapshots
Candidates should have the required technical skills:
- Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress. Please ensure automation experience is specifically described on resume
- 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 collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
- Experience configuring and integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
- Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)
- Basic understanding of containerization (Docker) to test applications in consistent environments
- Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies
Perks and Benefits:
- 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
- 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
- $5,000 annual training/tuition
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 100% company-funded HSA
- Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
- Dental coverage including orthodontia
- Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
- Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
- Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range: $90,000 to $200,000
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Skills Required
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience
- Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Test Engineer
- Proficient in development and implementation of test strategies, plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports
- Familiarity with automated test methods and automated test tools
- Minimum of two (2) years of requirements analysis experience and testing at component/integration/system/end-to-end levels
- Experience writing test cases and discrepancy reports
- Experience with basic UNIX, DOS, and Windows commands and capturing snapshots
- 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 methodologies and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
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The Company
What We Do
Belay Technologies, Inc. is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in the Baltimore-Washington area providing technology and engineering services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and expanding into the commercial market. Belay Technologies specializes in technical IT services including; software development, virtualization, systems administration, networking, and testing. Belay continues to expand, and we are always seeking top talent. Belay is more than just a company.....It's a culture. With our work hard, play hard edge and a family-like feel, our employees feel at home with Belay. We are a laid back, fun, innovative team that gets together monthly for lunches, enjoys company parties, bbq's and fun adventures together, and joins in volunteer and charity events as a socially aware company.
