Test Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 26, 2026.
Description
Test Engineer:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!
Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a Quality Assurance Tester to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement test plans and test cases.
- Engage in systems testing, integration, regression, and performance testing.
- Develop user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Review and document functional requirements with team lead and develop estimates.
- Develop automated test scripts using tools Rest Assured, Selenium and Post man using TestNG and BDD framework.
- Hands on in Core Java and Java script.
- Log and retest defects found and produce test results.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology Management or Engineering is preferred.
- 7+ years of experience.
Required Skills:
- Experience in writing and maintaining test scripts and test plans.
- Experience in writing and executing unit tests and test cases.
- Experience in performing thorough functional, integration, and regression testing of complex systems.
- Experience in designing, developing, and executing automation scripts using automated testing tools.
- Experience in participating in and facilitating requirements gathering sessions.
- Experience in documenting business and systems requirements including, developing user stories with acceptance criteria and constructing workflow and diagrams.
- Strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio).
- Experience with SQL (PL/SQL or T-SQL).
- Experience in Microsoft Team Foundation Server and/or Atlassian JIRA.
- Experience in practicing standard software development lifecycle leveraging agile methodologies such as SCRUM.
- Experience defining and tracking QA metrics such as open defect count.
- Experience in defect tracking and maintaining defects life cycle.
- Experience in API testing like SOAP UI and Postman.
- Experience in API automation using tools Rest Assured and Postman.
Security Clearance
- Eligible to obtain a Public Trust BI
- Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
- Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.