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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

+ 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

+ Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a DHS background check

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 https://bigbear.ai/ 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.