UI-Focused QA Engineer for Government Web Apps

RPMGlobal; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong UI testing expertise to ensure quality during modernization of a government information system. The role emphasizes Java web applications, accessibility compliance (Section 508/WCAG), and cross-browser validation in a Windows Server environment.

The candidate will develop test plans, execute functional and regression testing, and integrate automated UI tests into GitLab CI/CD, collaborating with developers, security teams, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in functional and regression testing of Java-based web applications.
• UI testing includes validation and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with defect tracking systems.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements and government accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG).
• Experience with Tomcat, Oracle 19c, and SAP BI interfaces.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments.
• API testing for backend services (Solr, REST).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in regulated environments.

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.
• 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.
• Perform API testing for backend services (Apache Solr, RESTful services).
• Integrate automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage defect tracking systems and coordinate issue resolution.
• Test Apache Tomcat application server deployments and configurations.
• Test Oracle 19c database integrations and data flows.
• Test SAP Business Intelligence reporting interfaces and outputs.

Skills

UI testing

Java web apps

Cross-browser testing

Defect tracking

CI/CD GitLab

Security compliance

Web API testing

Windows Server

Accessibility WCAG 508

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience

Master's degree with 7 years of experience

No degree with 13+

Tools

Apache Tomcat

Oracle 19c

SAP BI

Solr

RESTful APIs

GitLab

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong UI testing expertise to ensure quality during modernization of a government information system. The role emphasizes Java web applications, accessibility compliance (Section 508/WCAG), and cross-browser validation in a Windows Server environment.

The candidate will develop test plans, execute functional and regression testing, and integrate automated UI tests into GitLab CI/CD, collaborating with developers, security teams, and