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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Test Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $166,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, Crystal Reports (Reporting Software), Data Validation, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, SAP (Applications), Scaled Agile Framework, Shell Script, Web Intelligence, Scripting, Sql Optimization, Snowflake, Test Scripts, Sap Business Objects, Data Layers - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17674828?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17674828%2FSenior-Test-Engineer-Virginia-Herndon ## About the Role * Bachelors and 5 years of overall tech experience in QA/ETL testing, with 3+ years specifically focused on testing SAP BusinessObjects reports, dashboards, and universes or Masters and 3 years experience. * Strong test plan and test script development experience, specifically tailored for data warehousing, ETL processes, and complex BI environments. * Deep functional understanding of SAP BusinessObjects suites (Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, IDT/UDT Universes) and how security/RBAC models impact report data visibility. * Hands-on experience verifying complex data transformation logic, structural changes, and validating data completeness from source systems to BO target reports. * Must have advanced SQL skills for writing complex queries, joining disparate tables, and validating massive data sets across databases (e.g., Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server) to compare against report outputs. * Demonstrated experience using automated testing frameworks, scripting (Python, shell scripting, or Java), or BI-specific regression testing tools to streamline testing workflows. * AWS experience (verifying data stages, working with S3 external stages, and testing cloud-based source data). * Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision. * Team player with excellent executive function, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills. * Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust. * US Citizen or Green Card holder Preferred Requirements: * Experience validating BO environment migrations, platform upgrades, and regression testing reports across version updates (e.g., moving from BO 4.2 to 4.3). * Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience; certification preferred. * Relevant QA or SAP certifications (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester, SAP Certified Application Associate). * Experience validating automated BI deployments and continuous integration/continuous testing (CI/CD) pipelines. * CLI Linux experience and testing automation in cloud-native data architectures. * Performance and load testing experience (testing report execution speeds, load capacities, and query optimization impact on database compute resources). * Experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) information systems. * CMS/Medicare or Medicaid claims data experience. ## Description The Senior BO/ETL Test Engineer will be responsible for leading the quality assurance, data validation, and end-to-end testing of enterprise reporting solutions, universes, and underlying data structures., You will split responsibilities between hands-on report and universe testing (verifying WebI, Crystal Reports, and `.unx`/`.unv` semantic layers) * You will backend database/ETL validation (writing complex SQL to perform source-to-target mapping verification). * You will work closely with Product Owners, Developers, Architects, and Scrum/Kanban teams to ensure alignment with data accuracy, reporting performance standards, security requirements, and Agile delivery expectations. ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [JavaScript? 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