Senior Software Test Engineer - Hybrid - 176906 - 177152

Zachary Piper Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical package

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Software Test Engineer with strong UI testing expertise and backend debugging skills to ensure quality and compliance during the modernization of a critical government information system.

This hybrid role is 3 days onsite and 2 days work from home in Reston, VA, Annapolis Junction, MD or Washington, DC and requires an active TS/SCI CI Polygraph. You will lead test planning, regression testing, API validation, and automation efforts, collaborate with

Qualifications

• 18 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or related field.
• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Extensive UI web testing experience including cross-browser validation.
• Backend troubleshooting via logs to determine root cause.
• Proficient defect tracking and SQL querying for data validation.
• Experience with system buildouts (installation, configuration, integration).
• Experience testing enterprise apps in Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with UI automation frameworks and GitLab CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for upgrades and features.
• Perform functional and regression testing of Java-based web apps.
• Conduct UI validation and cross-browser testing.
• Execute manual testing for complex scenarios.
• Review and debug backend logs.
• Perform API testing for RESTful services.
• Perform database checks with SQL queries.
• Manage system builds and integration.
• Track defects and coordinate resolutions.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and security teams.
• Document results and generate quality metrics.

Skills

UI testing

Backend debugging

API testing

SQL queries

Test planning

Automation testing

GitLab CI/CD

Accessibility testing

Regulated environments

TS/SCI CI Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent experience

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

LDAP

Java Web Applications

Apache Tomcat

Apache Solr

Oracle 19c

Windows Server

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Software Test Engineer with strong UI testing expertise and backend debugging skills to ensure quality and compliance during the modernization of a critical government information system. This position is HYBRID (3 days onsite, 2 days work from home) in Reston, VA, Annapolis Junction, MD or Washington, DC and requires an active TS/SCI CI Poly.

Responsibilities For The Sr. Software Test Engineer

Test Planning & Execution

• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for system upgrades and new features.
• Perform functional and regression testing of Java-based web applications.
• Conduct user interface validation and cross-browser compatibility testing.
• Execute manual testing methodologies for complex scenarios.
• Review and debug backend logs.
• Perform API testing for backend services (Apache Solr, RESTful services).
• Perform database integrity checks using SQL queries.
• Perform system buildouts including installation, configuration, and integration.
• Manage defect tracking systems and coordinate issue resolution.

Compliance & Accessibility Testing

• Validate compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Ensure adherence to government accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG).
• Test enterprise applications in Windows Server environments.
• Verify security controls and data protection measures.

Automation & Integration

• Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks for regression testing.
• Integrate automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

System Component Testing

• Test Apache Tomcat application server deployments and configurations.
• Validate authentication and backend interactions with LDAP services.
• Validate Oracle 19c database integrations and data flows.
• Verify data migration integrity with application-to-Solr integration.
• Test SAP Business Intelligence reporting interfaces and outputs.
• Ensure a seamless user experience across the modernized platform.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and security teams in a regulated environment.
• Document test results, defects, and quality metrics with meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide detailed analytical reports on system quality and readiness.

Qualifications For The Sr. Software Test Engineer

• 18 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles (or a highly related field with similar scope and responsibilities).
• Education Substitutions: A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience; a Master’s degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Extensive experience performing functional and regression testing of UI web applications.
• Strong UI testing expertise, including user interface validation and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience in backend troubleshooting by reviewing application and server logs to determine the root cause of application failures.
• Proficiency with defect tracking systems.
• Experience writing and executing SQL queries to validate application data.
• Experience performing verification of system buildouts, including installation, configuration, and integration.
• Experience testing enterprise applications in Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with UI automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for automated test execution.
• Excellent analytical skills and meticulous documentation practices.

Compensation for the Sr. Software Test Engineer includes:

• Salary: $135,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays and sick leave as required by law

Keywords:

Functional Testing, Regression Testing, UI Testing & Validation, Cross-Browser Compatibility, Manual & Automated Testing, UI Automation Frameworks, Defect Tracking, Backend Debugging & Troubleshooting, Application Log Analysis, API Validation & Testing (RESTful services), SQL & Database Queries (Oracle 19c), System Buildout (Installation, Configuration, Integration), LDAP Authentication, Java Web Applications, Apache Tomcat, Apache Solr (Solr Cluster), SAP Business Intelligence (BI), Windows Server, GitLab CI/CD Pipelines, Section 508 / WCAG (Accessibility Compliance), Federal Cybersecurity Requirements, Regulated Environment, TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, Reston, VA, Northern Virginia, DMV, Washington DC, JBAB, Joint Base Anacostia Boling, Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, Baltimore, Herndon, Reston, Fairfax