Mid-Level Test Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

Candidate must hold Active Secret Clearance and be located in DMV area and able to commute 2-3 days a month to Stafford, VA office.

Our team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. Today, CODIS is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims

We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in application testing, automation, and validation across complex, large-scale systems. This role requires creativity, technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team deliverables and performance goals.

Project – CODIS Cloud

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Security Clearance: 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.

Required Skills & Technologies

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.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg  [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges we’re on their short list. We’re looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. 

Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.