Senior Test Engineer

Base-2 Solutions

Reston (VA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision premiums

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer in Reston, VA to ensure quality during government system modernization. The role focuses on UI testing, backend debugging, and compliance with federal cybersecurity and accessibility standards.

Hybrid work on-site and remote is offered, with collaboration across security teams and developers. Responsibilities include designing test plans, executing functional/regression tests, API validation, and maintaining UI automation within GitLab

Qualifications

Experience in functional and regression testing of UI web applications.
Ability to perform backend troubleshooting by reviewing logs and traces.
Proficient with defect tracking systems and SQL queries for data validation.
Experience testing with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab.
Familiar with Windows Server environments and enterprise applications.

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 and API responses.
Validate system cybersecurity and accessibility compliance (Section 508/WCAG).
Develop and maintain UI automation for regression testing and integrate with GitLab CI/CD.

Skills

UI testing

Backend debugging

API testing

SQL queries

Defect tracking

Cross-browser testing

Accessibility testing

Windows Server

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Apache Tomcat

Oracle 19c

Solr

SAP BI interfaces

GitLab

Job description

Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: Reston, VA
Work Type: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote)
Shift: First

Requisition ID: 5513
Standard Title:
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: Reston, VA
Work Type: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote)
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Software Test Engineer with strong UI testing expertise with backend debugging skills to ensure quality and compliance during the modernization of a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in functional and regression testing Java-based web applications, with a focus on user interface validation, accessibility compliance, and cross-browser compatibility testing. The candidate should be capable of performing backend troubleshooting-including application log analysis, API validation, and database queries-to isolate defects and provide developers with actionable diagnostic information. You will develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for system upgrades, including Apache Tomcat application servers, Oracle 19c database integrations, Solr cluster interactions, and SAP Business Intelligence reporting interfaces. Strong experience with front end testing with backend debugging skill, Application API testing, and defect tracking systems is essential. You will validate that all system components meet federal cybersecurity requirements and government accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG) while ensuring a seamless user experience across the modernized platform. Experience testing enterprise applications in Windows Server environments, UI automation frameworks, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for automated test execution is highly valued. This role requires excellent analytical skills, meticulous documentation practices, and the ability to collaborate with developers, business analysts, and security teams in a regulated environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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 check using SQL queries.
Perform system buildout including installation, configuration, and integration.
Manage defect tracking systems and coordinate issue resolution
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
Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks for regression testing
Integrate automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Test Apache Tomcat application server deployments and configurations
Validate authentication with backend interaction with LDAP service.
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 seamless user experience across the modernized platform
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and security teams
Document test results, defects, and quality metrics
Provide detailed analytical reports on system quality and readiness

Required Qualifications

Ability to Obtain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance which requires US Citizenship
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 cause of an application failure
Proficiency with defect tracking systems
Experience writing and executing SQL queries to validate application data
Experience performing verification of system buildout including installation, configuration, and integration

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent analytical skills and meticulous documentation practices
Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams in regulated environments
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements and government accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG)
Familiarity with Windows Server environments
Experience testing Apache Tomcat application servers, Oracle 19c databases, and SAP Business Intelligence interfaces
API testing experience (Apache Solr, RESTful services)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab
Excellent analytical skills and meticulous documentation practices
Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams in regulated environments
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

18 Years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.

Required Security Clearance

Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph; obtained after hire.
U.S. citizenship is required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

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