Sr. SW Test Engineer (TS/SCI w/Poly)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to support a federal program. The role focuses on UI testing, backend troubleshooting, test automation, and compliance validation across enterprise apps.

The position is Hybrid in Annapolis Junction, MD or Reston, VA, with responsibilities across test planning, UI and API testing, log analysis, and CI/CD integration. Requires 18+ years of testing experience and TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of software testing or related technical experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience with UI, functional, regression, and cross-browser testing of web apps.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend log review.
• CI/CD environments and automated testing frameworks are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and regression procedures.
• Perform UI validation, cross-browser testing, accessibility verification.
• Review logs to identify root causes and troubleshoot failures.
• Conduct API testing and SQL-based database validation for data integrity.
• Develop automated UI tests and integrate into GitLab CI/CD.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

UI testing

Regression testing

Cross-browser testing

SQL database validation

CI/CD

Automated testing frameworks

Documentation & analytical skills

Log analysis

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Apache Tomcat

Oracle 19c

Solr

Windows Server

RESTful API testing

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to support the modernization of a critical government information system. This is a hybrid opportunity supporting a federal program in Annapolis Junction, MD or Reston, VA. The Senior Software Test Engineer will focus on UI testing, backend troubleshooting, test automation, and compliance validation across enterprise applications.

Senior Software Test Engineer - Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD / Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Test Engineer include:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, regression testing procedures, and defect management activities.
• Perform UI validation, cross-browser testing, accessibility testing, and Section 508/WCAG compliance verification.
• Review application and server logs to identify root causes of defects and troubleshoot system issues.
• Execute API testing and SQL-based database validation to ensure application functionality and data integrity.
• Develop automated UI testing frameworks and integrate testing processes into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications for the Senior Software Test Engineer include:

• 18+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong experience with functional, regression, UI, and cross-browser testing of web applications.
• Experience reviewing backend logs and troubleshooting application or system failures.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL for database validation and data verification.
• Experience with system installation, configuration, and integration activities.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD environments.
• Strong technical documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred experience with Apache Tomcat, Oracle 19c, Solr, SAP Business Intelligence, Windows Server environments, RESTful API testing, and GitLab CI/CD.

Compensation for the Senior Software Test Engineer includes:

• $180,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays.

Keywords: Senior Software Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance, TS/SCI Polygraph, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, UI Testing, Cross-Browser Testing, Accessibility Testing, Section 508, WCAG, Test Automation, Automated Testing Frameworks, GitLab CI/CD, API Testing, REST API, SQL, Database Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Log Analysis, Apache Tomcat, Oracle 19c, Solr, SAP Business Intelligence, Windows Server, Systems Integration, Enterprise Applications, Government Consulting, Federal Programs, Annapolis Junction MD, Reston VA, Hybrid.

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