Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Testing
Scripting
Mobile Applications
Regression Analysis
Smoke Testing
Collaboration
Manual Testing
Test Plans
Sprint
Quality Assurance
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Selenium
JUnit
TestNG
Test Cases
Test Methods
HTML
Cascading Style Sheets
JavaScript
Web Testing
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
JIRA
Defect Tracking
API QA
POSTMAN
Agile
Automated Testing
Communication
Supply Chain Management
Predictive Analytics
LinkedIn
Artificial Intelligence
Job Details
Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a Jr. Software Test Engineer to support the testing and quality assurance of web and mobile applications for mission-critical government systems. This entry-level role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about software quality, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience with automation frameworks and QA practices. You'll work closely with experienced testers and developers, learning modern testing tools and methodologies while contributing to the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
What you will do
What you need to have
What we'd like you to have
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
BigBear.ai is seeking a Jr. Software Test Engineer to support the testing and quality assurance of web and mobile applications for mission-critical government systems. This entry-level role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about software quality, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience with automation frameworks and QA practices. You'll work closely with experienced testers and developers, learning modern testing tools and methodologies while contributing to the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
What you will do
- Assist with developing and executing automated test scripts for web and mobile applications
- Perform functional, regression, and smoke testing to verify software quality before release
- Document test cases, defects, and results in JIRA to ensure transparency and collaboration
- Support manual testing efforts when automation is not applicable
- Work with developers and senior QA engineers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and automation suites
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and learn best practices in quality assurance
- Gain exposure to the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements through deployment
What you need to have
- Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 5 years of experience; Master's Degree and 0 to 3 years of experience; 8 to 10 years with no degree
- Basic knowledge of automation testing concepts and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar)
- Familiarity with test case creation, defect tracking, and QA methodologies
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics to help test web applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to clearly document test steps and results
What we'd like you to have
- Project-based experience with automation testing
- Familiarity with Jira or other defect tracking tools
- Exposure to API testing (Postman, REST Assured, or similar)
- Basic understanding of Agile development practices
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and building technical skills in test automation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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