Cleared Quality Assurance Engineer

SHINE Systems is hiring a cleared Quality Assurance Engineer to support our customer in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

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 develop comprehensive test plans and test cases for system upgrades, including Apache Tomcat application servers, Oracle 19c database integrations, and SAP Business Intelligence reporting interfaces. Strong experience with UI automation frameworks, manual testing methodologies, and defect tracking systems is essential. 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.

Experience testing enterprise applications in Windows Server environments, API testing for backend services (Apache Solr, RESTful services), 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

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
• 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

System Component Testing:

• 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

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:

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

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

Telework/Remote Availability: Yes, telework is approved currently.

Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA area preferred (telework is allowed)

Determination: The final salary offered will be based on the awarded contract funding and the selected candidate’s experience, education, and geographic location.

SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.