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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Ariel Partners - **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, .NET Framework, Test Suite, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Business Logic, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Browser Compatibility, C Sharp (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Cloud Engineering, Databases, DevOps, Apache JMeter, Nunit, Scrum Methodology, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Selenium, Systems Architecture, System Integration Testing, Web Applications, Web Services, Performance Testing, ReactJS, Blazor, Test Scripts, SC Clearance, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Extreme Programming, Cucumber (Software), Testrail - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f35c4fcf4914986f ## About the Role * Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required * Minimum 4 year of experience * Experience with test suite development and maintenance * Experience with C# .NET and HTML * Experience with automation and Experience with automated testing tools/frameworks/languages such as Selenium, UFT, Test Complete, Cucumber, NUnit, JMeter, etc. * Experience writing automated tests for web front ends, web services, APIs, and databases * Experience with manual testing * Experience with integration testing * Experience cross-browser/cross-platform testing * Experience working as part of an agile team using SAFe, Scrum, XP and/or Kanban * Generation and maintenance of controlled test datasets and scenarios * Desire to work in a collaborative environment * Quality and Detail-orientated * Team player who works well with customers and colleagues at all levels. Desired Skills: * Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines * Experience with testing tools such as Xray or TestRail * Security testing experience a plus * Performance testing experience a plus * Self-motivated, quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Familiarity with SPA web applications such as Angular, React, or Blazor * Experience with Cloud-native web-based applications hosted in Azure or AWS ## Description 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. The Test Engineer will support the program with hands-on test development and execution experience implementing automated testing and integration into Azure DevOps pipelines. This tester is primarily responsible for designing, expanding, improving, and maintaining our test automation framework. This tester should be self-starting and proactive; they are expected to serve as a trusted resource on the business logic in place as well as our system architecture. They are expected to work collaboratively, with minimal supervision, on teams including DevOps Engineers and Developers to ensure our application meets users' needs, as well as business requirements and scalability characteristics. Each team member is expected to be cross-functional and take collective ownership to ensure deliverables are met and superb quality is achieved. Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and implement test plans and test scripts emphasizing automation * Create tests in the context of a collaborative, team-based environment * Identify and implement innovative tools, frameworks, automation, and utilities to increase efficiency while maintaining and improving quality standards * Apply technical, business, and quality skills to assess product and code health, implement modern testing approaches, and prevent production defects. * Help establish a highly collaborative environment that values quality * Perform API level testing * Actively participate in agile meetings with product and program management * Have a proactive attitude and a willingness to "go the extra mile" to get the job done * Create end-to-end System Integration test cases to use as a design for developing regression automated tests. ## Related Videos - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Blazor Unleashed: The Future of .NET Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1564-blazor-unleashed-the-future-of-net-web-development) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Blazor – the new SPA Framework for everyone who hates JavaScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/699-blazor-the-new-spa-framework-for-everyone-who-hates-javascript) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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