Senior Test Engineer

Peraton Inc
Washington, DC, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$104,000.0 - $166,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

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
+22 more
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 Cloud Services Standard Sql SAP (Applications) Scaled Agile Framework Shell Script Web Intelligence Scripting Sql Optimization Snowflake Sap Business Objects Data Layers

Job 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.

In this role, you will:

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description Parental leave 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Health savings account Dental insurance, Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

About the company

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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