Role & seniority: Test Engineer, experienced/senior level (5+ years CODIS testing; capable of leading/mentoring testers)

Stack/tools: .NET client-server app; test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Robot, Cucumber); performance testing (JMeter, K6, LoadRunner); web/front-end, web services/APIs, databases; test datasets; GitLab pipelines

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, expand, and maintain automated test automation framework; implement tests in GitLab pipelines
Develop and execute manual and automated tests across web, APIs, and databases; perform integration and cross-browser/platform testing
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams; provide guidance/mentorship on business logic and system architecture; ensure quality and scalability

Must-have skills

Secret security clearance; 5+ years CODIS testing experience
Experience with test suite development/maintenance and automated testing tools/frameworks
Experience with performance testing, cross-browser/cross-platform testing, and SAFe/Agile (Scrum/XP/Kanban)
Ability to generate/maintain controlled test datasets and scenarios; strong collaboration and detail orientation

Nice-to-haves

Leadership/mentorship experience for a team of testers; customer-facing collaboration
Experience with DevOps integration and end-to-end testing in mission-critical government systems
Location & work type: Stafford, VA; on-site in-office; full-time, government/mission-critical app

Full Description

ECS is seeking a Test Engineer to work in our Stafford, VA office.

The ECS Team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for a mission-critical application for the government. Today, the application 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. The 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 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 Gitlab pipelines. This tester is primarily responsible for designing, expanding, improving, and maintaining our test automation framework. This t ester 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.

Qualifications

Secret clearance
Minimum 5 years of CODIS testing experience
Experience with test suite development and maintenance
Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Robot, Cucumber, etc.
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, K6, Loadrunner, 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.
Ability to lead and manage a team of testers, providing clear guidance and mentorship