Test Engineer

Are you ready to ensure the quality and reliability of software products? Ardent Principles is searching for a full-time Test Engineer to join our quality assurance team onsite in Chantilly, VA.

If you're passionate about testing and quality assurance, thrive on solving technical challenges, and are ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together!

Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role as a Test Engineer, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual testing procedures to identify defects, validate functionality, and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to streamline testing processes and increase test coverage.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure that software changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues and improve overall product quality.
• Analyze test results and provide clear and concise reports on testing progress, defects, and overall product quality.
• Work closely with developers to isolate, reproduce, and debug issues found during testing.
• Continuously improve testing strategies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• 4+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in writing and executing manual test cases and test scenarios.
• Working with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium or Win App
• Hands-on experience with programming/scripting languages such as Java, Node, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences or certifications which are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).
• Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or Git CI/CD.
• Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, Java, JavaScript) and web application architectures.
• Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.

What We Offer You

• Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
• 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite during core hours.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!

About Ardent Principles, Inc

At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.