!!! Candidate must hold ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE !!!
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and executing test cases for software development, enhancement, and deployment activities.
- Support configuration management, automated building, automated testing, and deployment processes.
- Document and maintain test results, user feedback, and defect tracking.
- Collaborate with developers and senior test engineers to validate requirements, system designs, and enhancements.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by supporting automated testing and code quality checks. Perform data validation and management tasks using SQL.
- Develop high-fidelity mockups and assist in user interface/experience testing activities.
- Support database migration testing, ensuring data integrity and fidelity during transitions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and document test-related activities in Jira/Confluence.
- Provide feedback on usability, performance, and compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
- Work with APIs and front-end/backend systems to support functional, regression, and integration testing.
Required Skills & Technologies
- Hold Active Secret Clearance
- Minimum 1 year of experience in software testing, QA support, or related software development role.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing best practices.
- Basic knowledge of software testing methods (manual and automated).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
- Exposure to SQL for data validation and ETL process support.
- Understanding of Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Foundational experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#, or JavaScript).
- Interest in learning cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, or similar) and modern frameworks.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Enthusiasm to grow in test automation, cloud-native applications, and advanced testing tools.
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg 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 are on their short list. We are 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.
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