Quality Assurance Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA area preferred (telework is allowed).

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong UI testing expertise 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. 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.

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.
• Validate Oracle 19c database integrations and data flows.
• 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.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in functional and regression testing of Java-based web applications.
• Strong UI testing expertise including user interface validation and cross-browser compatibility.
• Proficiency with defect tracking systems.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements and government accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG).
• Experience testing Apache Tomcat application servers, Oracle 19c databases, and SAP Business Intelligence interfaces.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Qualifications

13+ years of experience in Systems or IT related 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.

Desired Skills

• Proven experience with UI automation frameworks and manual testing methodologies.
• TS/SCI with an in-scope polygraph.