Test Engineer
Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA
•$130,000 - $260,000•Onsite
About The Position
Ardent Principles is seeking a Test Engineer to help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of modern web applications and backend services. The engineer will work with developers, engineers, and project stakeholders to design and execute testing strategies, automate validation processes, and help deliver high-visibility solutions using technologies such as React, TypeScript, Node.js, and advanced testing frameworks. The position is full-time and onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with availability expected during core hours. An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Experience with software testing, preferably of web applications.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Hands-on experience testing applications built with React and TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience testing Node.js server applications.
- Experience using advanced testing frameworks and tools, such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio, Mocha, Chai, Supertest, Postman, or Newman.
- Understanding of version control systems such as Git.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into deployment workflows.
- Ability to monitor multiple concurrent, highly visible projects and requirements.
- Availability to work onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of containerization and testing in Dockerized environments.
- Experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe or Lighthouse.
- Experience with Jest integration for Elasticsearch testing.
- Experience with manual query validation.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute software testing strategies for web applications and backend services.
- Automate validation processes and integrate automated testing into CI/CD deployment workflows.
- Test applications built with React and TypeScript and server applications built with Node.js.
- Use testing frameworks and tools, including Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio, Mocha, Chai, Supertest, Postman, or Newman.
- Monitor the progress of multiple concurrent, highly visible projects and requirements.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Dedicated training budget for continuous learning and professional development.
- 100% employer-covered family vision, dental, and health insurance.
- 100% employer-covered life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match and 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 paid government holidays.
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
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Job Type
Full-time
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