Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to support the modernization of a mission-critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience testing enterprise Java web applications, with a strong emphasis on functional, regression, user interface (UI), accessibility, and integration testing within secure, highly regulated environments.

In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for application upgrades involving Apache Tomcat, Oracle 19c, Apache Solr, SAP Business Intelligence, and Java-based web applications. You will be responsible for validating system functionality, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity and accessibility requirements, and supporting automated testing initiatives within GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with software developers, business analysts, database administrators, DevOps engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and system stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a secure, reliable, and high-quality application.

Essential Job Functions:

Test Planning & Execution

Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts for application enhancements and system modernization efforts.

Perform functional, integration, system, regression, smoke, and user acceptance testing of enterprise Java web applications.

Conduct comprehensive UI testing, including usability, cross-browser compatibility, and responsive design validation.

Execute manual testing for complex business workflows and system functionality.

Verify application functionality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Quality, Security & Accessibility

Validate compliance with federal cybersecurity policies and secure application requirements.

Ensure applications meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.

Verify application security controls, authentication, authorization, and data protection requirements.

Test enterprise applications deployed in Windows Server environments.

Automation & Integration

Develop, maintain, and enhance automated UI regression test suites.

Perform API testing of RESTful services and Apache Solr integrations.

Integrate automated testing into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Manage defects throughout the software development lifecycle using enterprise defect tracking tools.

Coordinate issue resolution with development teams and verify corrective actions.

Enterprise Application Validation

Validate Apache Tomcat deployments and application configurations.

Verify Oracle 19c database integrations, stored procedures, and data integrity.

Test SAP Business Intelligence reporting interfaces and reporting accuracy.

Validate end-to-end business workflows across integrated system components.

Collaboration & Documentation

Collaborate with developers, database administrators, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and cybersecurity teams.

Document test results, defects, quality metrics, and release readiness.

Develop test documentation, traceability matrices, and quality assurance reports.

Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and release readiness activities.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

13+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience.

A Master's degree may substitute for 6 years of experience.

Extensive experience testing enterprise Java web applications.

Strong experience performing functional, integration, regression, and system testing.

Expertise in UI testing, including usability and cross-browser compatibility testing.

Experience with automated UI testing frameworks.

Experience using enterprise defect tracking systems.

Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements and secure software testing practices.

Experience validating Section 508 and WCAG accessibility compliance.

Experience testing applications hosted on Apache Tomcat.

Experience validating Oracle 19c database integrations.

Experience testing SAP Business Intelligence reporting solutions.

Experience testing RESTful APIs and Apache Solr integrations.

Familiarity with Windows Server environments.

Experience integrating automated testing into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Work Location: Candidates located in or near Annapolis Junction, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; or Reston, Virginia are preferred.

Telework: This position is eligible for telework in accordance with contract requirements and Government approval. Periodic onsite support at customer locations may be required based on mission needs.

Ability to travel occasionally to customer or program locations as required.

Must maintain all required security clearances and certifications throughout the duration of employment.