United States
Be Structured Technology Group
Celestar Analytics LLC
Senior Test Engineer
United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
JavaSQL
Description
Senior Test Engineer
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support the modernization and validation of a mission-critical government information system. The successful candidate will lead testing activities for Java-based web applications, ensuring functionality, compliance, accessibility, security, and performance across a complex enterprise environment. This role requires strong front-end testing expertise combined with backend troubleshooting skills to identify defects, validate integrations, and support successful system deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and test cases.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and user interface testing.
- Validate cross-browser compatibility and accessibility compliance.
- Conduct backend troubleshooting through application log analysis, API validation, and database queries.
- Execute system build verification, installation, configuration, and integration testing.
- Validate Apache Tomcat, Oracle 19c, Apache Solr, LDAP, and SAP Business Intelligence integrations.
- Verify compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and Section 508/WCAG standards.
- Develop and maintain automated UI testing frameworks.
- Integrate automated testing into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Track, document, and manage defects through resolution.
- Produce test reports, readiness assessments, and quality metrics.
- Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, system administrators, and security personnel.
Required Qualifications
- Active or ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph; U.S. Citizenship required.
- 18 years of experience in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Testing, or a related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience performing functional and regression testing of web-based user interfaces.
- Strong expertise in UI validation and cross-browser compatibility testing.
- Experience troubleshooting application and server-side issues through log analysis.
- Proficiency with defect tracking tools and processes.
- Experience creating and executing SQL queries to validate system data.
- Experience verifying system installations, configurations, and integrations.
- API testing experience including RESTful services.
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements.
- Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.
- Experience working in regulated government environments.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and program teams.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience.
- A Master’s degree may substitute for 6 years of experience.
Security Requirements
Active or ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph; U.S. Citizenship required.
Desired Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Experience testing enterprise applications within Windows Server environments.
- Experience testing Apache Tomcat application servers.
- Experience validating Oracle 19c databases and data integrations.
- Experience testing SAP Business Intelligence reporting solutions.
- Experience validating Apache Solr integrations and search functionality.
- Experience developing and maintaining automated UI testing frameworks.
- Experience integrating test automation into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of LDAP authentication and authorization testing.
Work Location
Salary $170,000- 220,000
Annapolis Junction, MD Washington, DC Reston, VA
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
- Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
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