UI Tester

Summary

Applied Research Solutions is a provider of technically integrated solutions and mission support. The UI Tester will perform manual and collaborative automated testing of user interfaces across web and application environments, validating functionality, usability, accessibility, visual consistency, and UX alignment. The role also supports defect tracking, Agile testing activities, and the creation and maintenance of user-facing and internal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual UI testing across dev, QA, Ephemeral Cluster, and pre-production environments
• Validate layout consistency, navigation flows, accessibility behaviors, and general usability
• Document defects, results, and reproducible steps in GitLab
• Review and collaborate on automated test suites built using VS Code, identifying UI gaps or needed enhancements
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to testing strategy, readiness criteria, and user workflow validation
• Support testing across AVD, LaunchPad 2.0, and other app-specific interfaces
• Maintain clear UI test cases, workflows, and testing documentation in SharePoint
• Work with developers and automation engineers to resolve UI and environment-specific issues
• Support creation, organization, and maintenance of user guides, onboarding materials, and internal documentation across SharePoint and GitLab
• Assist teams in gathering technical details and converting them into clear, user-friendly content aligned with Agile workflows
• Help identify documentation gaps, ensure consistency, and contribute to ongoing content improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Must be a US citizen
• 3+ years experience with performing manual UI or functional testing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot usability or visual issues
• Familiarity with GitLab for issue tracking and test documentation
• Experience reviewing or collaborating on automated test suites (ideally with VS Code)
• Understanding of Agile development workflows
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with UX and engineering teams
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be a US citizen
• 3+ years experience with performing manual UI or functional testing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot usability or visual issues
• Familiarity with GitLab for issue tracking and test documentation
• Experience reviewing or collaborating on automated test suites (ideally with VS Code)
• Understanding of Agile development workflows
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with UX and engineering teams
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Industry-competitive benefits package
• Awards and recognition program
• Support for career goals and aspirations
• Work/life balance
• Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers