Senior Test Engineer

SHINE Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Systems is seeking a cleared Sr. Software Test Engineer to lead UI testing and backend debugging for a critical government modernization project.

You will design test plans for Java-based web apps, validate UI across browsers, and perform API and SQL testing within Windows Server environments while ensuring compliance with Section 508/WCAG and cyber requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive UI and regression testing of Java web apps.
• Backend log review to diagnose failures and assist developers.
• Experience with defect tracking systems and SQL validation.
• Ability to operate within Windows Server environments and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans and cases for upgrades and features.
• Perform functional and regression testing of Java web apps.
• Validate UI with cross-browser testing and accessibility considerations.
• Execute manual testing for complex scenarios and review backend logs.
• Perform API testing and SQL-data validation; ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate defect resolution and support system builds and deployments.
• Collaborate with security teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

UI testing

Regression testing

Backend troubleshooting

Defect tracking

API testing

SQL queries

Test planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree substituted for 4 years of experience

Master’s degree substituted for 6 years of experience

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Oracle 19c

Tomcat

Solr

SAP BI interfaces

Job description

SHINE Systems is hiring a cleared Sr. 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-browsercompatibility 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.

Position 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

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 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

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and security teams
• Document test results, defects, and quality metrics
• Provide detailed analytical reports on system quality and readiness

Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires US Citizenship

Desired 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

Telework/Remote Availability: Yes, telework is approved currently.

Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA area preferred (telework is allowed)

Determination: The final salary offered will be based on the awarded contract funding and the selected candidate’s experience, education, and geographic location.

SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training