Ariel Partners · 10 hours ago
Mid-Level Test Engineer with Active Secret Clearance
Ariel Partners is a company focused on providing IT solutions and agile software development for mission-critical applications. They are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer with strong expertise in application testing and automation to contribute to the CODIS project, which supports DNA profile comparisons for the FBI.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for applications, immersive systems, and enterprise platforms
Analyze business and system requirements to create detailed application specifications and test plans
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing to validate features and isolate issues
Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts, frameworks, and architectures
Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools, frameworks, and testing strategies
Support configuration management, change management, and release management processes
Identify, document, and track software/hardware defects with clear root-cause analysis and remediation guidance
Provide technical reviews of government or client test plans and reports to ensure compliance and effectiveness
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate requirements, resolve issues, and optimize testing approaches
Participate in risk management assessments, user acceptance testing, and formal reviews of test results
Prepare and deliver test reports, progress updates, and decision-support materials for stakeholders
Maintain controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines across environments
Qualification
Required
Active Secret Clearance required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of 5 years of software testing experience, including automation and system testing
Strong knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, and risk-based testing practices
Demonstrated ability to evaluate tools and implement testing strategies in dynamic environments
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with latitude in approach, while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Test Tools & Platforms: Azure DevOps 2022, Visual Studio 2022, Git for Windows
Automation & Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker, Swagger, Terraform
Programming & Frameworks: .NET, C#, Java (SpringBoot), JavaScript, Blazor
Middleware & Infrastructure: Keycloak, RabbitMQ, Linkerd, NGINX, Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
Cloud & OS: AWS (application components), Linux
Data & Integration: XML/XSD, JSON