What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at B&A?
Mid-level 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 Mid-level Test Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting the United States Customs and Border Protection.
Responsibilities
- Work with the development team to create test strategies and customized solutions
- Help collect and develop test data and technical information used for creating test suites
- Document test strategies and results as needed
- Engage with complex and data heavy test scenarios
- Learn automated testing, if desired
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in a Java-based development environment, as a tester or other IT related role
Required Skills
- Experience Interface testing (API's, EDI, middleware testing) and data reconciliation / validation testing (conversion testing)
- Experience with creating test plans based on gathered requirements and documenting test results
- Working knowledge of issue/bug tracking tools (such as Jira)
- Experience with testing web-based/cloud applications
- Experience writing new test cases and modifying existing ones
Desired Skills
- Experience with writing SQL to query data from databases
- Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure client needs and expectations are met or exceeded
- Ability to research problems, identify a root cause, and recommend and implement a solution
- Aptitude for picking up technology quickly along with a desire to learn and progress
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates a passion for solving complex software challenges, and enjoys working alongside fellow team members to make that happen
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain the required government security clearance (CBP Final)
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.
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 full time employees a 100% premium paid medical plan option, which includes coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter transit benefits (SmartBenefits) for DC Metro full-time employees and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
B&A is proud to offer full time employees a 100% premium paid medical plan option, which includes coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter transit benefits (SmartBenefits) for DC Metro full-time employees and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance.
These include:
- The B&A Cares program: on-staff registered counselor, 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, wellness challenges, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): engagement through guided wellness and peer recognition. Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly virtual events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenge: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, and #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.
EEO is the Law
Affirmative Action Plan
As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, B&A develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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.
