Astor & Sanders
Overview
Systems Integration & Development (SID) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in Rockville, MD seeking a
Test Automation Engineer . This is a full-time and hybrid position.
Role & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for APIs, backend services, and user-facing applications, including tools that support data-driven and scientific operations
Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria for high-performance, cloud-native applications
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery of reliable software in multi-cloud environments
Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with development teams to resolve issues efficiently
Ensure comprehensive test coverage across unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests
Contribute to a quality-first mindset by advocating best practices in test automation and software reliability
Maintain clear, version-controlled documentation of test strategies, frameworks, and outcomes
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation
Proficiency in a programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or Robot Framework
Experience with API testing frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
Strong understanding of Agile software development and the software testing lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications
Experience testing data pipelines, scientific modeling software, or visualization tools
Exposure to performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
Experience testing in cloud-based environments or using cloud-based test platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and virtualization technologies
ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan
Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
Wellness and Work-Life Support
Professional Development
Performance and Referral Bonuses
Life and Disability Insurance
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
SID is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Test Automation Engineer . This is a full-time and hybrid position.
Role & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for APIs, backend services, and user-facing applications, including tools that support data-driven and scientific operations
Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria for high-performance, cloud-native applications
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery of reliable software in multi-cloud environments
Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with development teams to resolve issues efficiently
Ensure comprehensive test coverage across unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests
Contribute to a quality-first mindset by advocating best practices in test automation and software reliability
Maintain clear, version-controlled documentation of test strategies, frameworks, and outcomes
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation
Proficiency in a programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or Robot Framework
Experience with API testing frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
Strong understanding of Agile software development and the software testing lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications
Experience testing data pipelines, scientific modeling software, or visualization tools
Exposure to performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
Experience testing in cloud-based environments or using cloud-based test platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and virtualization technologies
ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan
Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
Wellness and Work-Life Support
Professional Development
Performance and Referral Bonuses
Life and Disability Insurance
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
SID is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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