Senior Software Test Engineer

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Senior Software Test Engineer Why This is an Exciting Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Software Test Engineer with strong UI testingexpertisewithbackend debuggingskillstoensure quality and compliance during the modernization of a critical government information system. The idealcandidate 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.Thecandidate should be capable of performing backend troubleshooting—including application log analysis, API validation, and database queries—to isolate defects and provide developers with actionable diagnosticinformation. You will develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for system upgrades, including Apache Tomcat application servers, Oracle 19c database integrations,Solrcluster interactions,and SAP Business Intelligence reporting interfaces.Strong experience withfront end testing with backenddebuggingskill,Application API testing,and defect tracking systems is essential.You willvalidatethat 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: Test Planning & Execution: 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 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: Hybrid/Remote work authorized Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD; Reston, VA; Washington, DC Summary Pay Range: Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. $168,000 - $207,000 What Makes BI&A Different: As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation. Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making. Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise. We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company. We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years. Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way. We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence. 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