Senior Test Engineer

BridgePhase

Arlington, VA
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago
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BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. Our mission is to empower our clients and employees to realize their potential, achieve amazing results, and advance the mission of our Federal government. We do this by providing an environment that fosters the growth, innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence needed to achieve successful and lasting transformative IT modernization. With BridgePhase, federal agencies gain a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-performing solutions that advance the nation's most critical objectives.We are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ideal candidate will lead comprehensive test and verification efforts for a complex Drupal-based solution that involves migrating existing SharePoint data to cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in both content management system testing and data migration validation, combined with strong leadership skills to guide testing strategy and execution. The position demands a thorough understanding of federal security requirements and cloud compliance standards. This is a remote position with occasional on-site requirements.In this position, you can expect to:

Lead end-to-end test strategy and execution for Drupal-based content management solutions
Design and implement comprehensive test plans for SharePoint to cloud data migration processes
Develop automated testing frameworks for data integrity validation and system performance
Lead test case development covering functional, integration, performance, and security testing
Support coordination of user acceptance testing with federal stakeholders and end users
Support the establishment of data validation protocols to ensure migration accuracy and completeness
Perform comprehensive testing of security controls
Lead defect triage and resolution processes with development teams
Create and maintain detailed test documentation and reporting for federal compliance
Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and security teams on test requirements
Execute performance testing to validate system scalability and response times
Conduct security testing aligned with federal standards and compliance requirements
Lead regression testing efforts throughout iterative development cycles
Coordinate with DevOps teams on continuous integration and automated testing pipelines
Interface with project stakeholders on test progress, risks, and quality metrics

As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile candidates who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

At least 8 years of total professional experience with 6+ years in software testing and 4+ years leading test engineering efforts
Strong expertise in and experience with:

Content management system and data migration testing and validation methodologies
Test case design and execution management and agile testing methodologies and practices
Test automation frameworks and tools leveraging continuous integration and automated testing pipelines
Performance and load testing strategies
API testing and web services validation
Database testing and data integrity verification
Test documentation and reporting standards
Federal compliance testing (FedRAMP, FISMA)
User acceptance testing coordination
Defect management and tracking systems
Accessibility testing and compliance (Section 508)
Demonstrated ability to:

Lead complex testing initiatives across multiple workstreams
Develop comprehensive test strategies for enterprise applications
Communicate testing progress and quality metrics to stakeholders
Balance manual and automated testing approaches effectively
Coordinate testing activities across distributed teams
Identify and mitigate testing risks proactively
Testing certifications (ISTQB, CSTE, 508 Trusted Tester) strongly preferred
Past experience leveraging the Cypress framework in a test environment
Experience using tools such as Apache JMeter for testing
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) a bonus

While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess strong testing expertise, experience with content management systems, and a drive to ensure quality in complex migrations, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value professionals who demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a solid foundation in testing methodologies. If you're excited about the challenge of ensuring data integrity and system quality in critical government modernization efforts, we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences.About Our Company:
At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.Our Benefits:
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys:

Competitive compensation based on experience
Flexible PTO plan
401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period)
Excellent health, medical and vision benefits
Professional development budget that can be used to obtain certifications, attend conferences and build new skills.
Paid community service days
Social and community outreach opportunities

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