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Software Test Automation Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Automation Engineer position at Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.?

  • Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: 8 hrs./wk

Basic Requirements

  • 2 years of experience as a software engineer
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
    • 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree
Job Description

  • The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining automated test suites and frameworks using the PyTest and Cypress testing frameworks.
  • The Software Engineer shall collaborate with mission stakeholders to understand project requirements and identify test automation opportunities to ensure the quality and reliability of a mission-focused enterprise web application in a Linux environment.

Required Experience

  • Experience using the Linux CLI
  • Experience developing Bash/Python scripts
  • Experience developing with Python in a Linux environment
  • Experience with web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web application development
  • Experience with the Cypress testing framework
  • Experience with the PyTest testing framework
  • Experience with REST interfaces
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Experience

  • Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with the Django Web framework
  • Experience developing UI using the React JavaScript framework
  • Familiar with SQL technologies such as MariaDB
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker

Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position

Salary : $160,000 - $170,000

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