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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Core Team Engineer - **Company:** UST Inc - **Location:** Hillsboro, OR, United States - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Database Design, Software Debugging, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Windows PowerShell, Regression Testing, SQL Databases, Test Execution Engine, Backup and Restore, Windows Deployment Services, SSL Certificate Management, Multithreading, Chatbots, .NET Core, Postman, Indexer, Backend, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88048986/1 ## About the Role * Backend development in C#/.NET Core, with working knowledge of Angular * REST API development, multithreading/asynchronous programming * PostgreSQL administration, SQL, database design, backup and restore * Code review, branch integration, and package registry management * Cross-domain test execution - able to learn and run test cases across * any technical area (functional, performance, security, or otherwise) * Functional, API (Postman), integration, and regression testing * Physical board setup, lab onboarding, and WDS setup/maintenance * PowerShell scripting and debugging * Automation of repetitive/manual tasks * Authentication/authorization, secure API design, certificate management * Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and AI-assisted tools * Desired Skills: * Good communication skills. * Able to work independently with clients. * Able to identify and resolve issues. * Qualification: * Bachelor's degree in electrical/ computer engineering. * At least 4 yrs. of experience in Test Automation Validation. ## Description * Set up and maintain Windows Deployment Services (WDS) for OS imaging/provisioning of onboarded boards. * Validate the sanity of tests/jobs after integration to ensure stability before release. * Develop and maintain the application's backend (C#/.NET Core) as the primary focus, with working-level support for the UI (Angular). * Design and maintain REST APIs, including asynchronous/multithreaded processing where required. * Administer the PostgreSQL database - schema design, queries, indexing/optimization, backup and restore. * Understand and execute test cases across any technical domain integrated into the framework, applying domain-specific test procedures and tools as required, regardless of the underlying technology area. * Perform functional, API (Postman), integration, and regression testing to validate application quality across all integrated test domains. * Implement authentication/authorization, secure API design, and certificate management for the application. * Write and debug PowerShell scripts for automation, lab operations, and application/build support tasks. * Identify and automate repetitive manual tasks to improve team efficiency and reduce operational overhead. * Apply basic AI/ML concepts and AI-assisted tooling (e.g. Copilot, chatbots, automation assistants) to improve development, testing, and support workflows where applicable. This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. 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