Mid-Level Test Engineer

Job Title- Mid-Level Test Engineer

Project Location Hybrid in Stafford, Virginia

Duration- 6 months contract

There are three rounds in this process - Phone screen, followed by two video interviews.

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Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with Active Secret Clearance and will need to complete a thorough background investigation.

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.