Test Automation Engineer

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.

• 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.

Systems Integration & Development (SID) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Systems Integration & Development (SID) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Some of our competitive benefits include

• 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