Lead Test Engineer

B&A • SUITLAND, MD

2h

About The Position

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!

We are seeking a Senior-level Lead Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and proper functionality of applications and integrated systems for the U.S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort. This role possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments, plans and leads major testing assignments, and functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. The Lead Test Engineer designs and executes test plans and strategies, implements automated testing tools, and drives multi-layer and system-level integration testing. May supervise others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10–14 years of experience, possessing and applying comprehensive knowledge across key testing tasks and high-impact assignments (Senior level)
• Automated testing experience — mandatory; hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
• Expertise in multi-layer testing (functional, performance, security, regression, UAT, and more)
• Demonstrated experience with system-level and integration testing across complex, interconnected systems
• Experience creating synthetic and integrated test data and managing defect lifecycles
• Proficiency producing test analysis reports, metrics, and data visualizations
• US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• ISTQB Certified Tester / Certified Agile Testing
• Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
• Experience testing in Agile, Iterative, Incremental, and Waterfall methodologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD test automation integration and screen-recording/synthetic data tooling
• Experience with Section 508 testing coordination
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute test plans, strategies, test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios for applications and integrated systems
• Implement and tune automated testing tools, frameworks, and scripts, maximizing automation across the software delivery pipeline
• Conduct multi-layer testing, including functional, non-functional, interface, system, performance, scalability, load/stress, usability, UAT, regression, and security testing
• Support system-level integration testing to validate end-to-end functionality, data flow, and performance across all relevant systems and external interfaces
• Develop, update, and maintain Test Analysis Reports and a System Defect Management Plan
• Create and maintain synthetic and integrated test data in accordance with Census and Decennial data security policies
• Categorize, track, and disposition all software defects, collaborating with developers and stakeholders on resolution
• Provide reporting metrics and data visualizations capturing defects, testing trends, timeframes, and categories
• Support and participate in technical reviews, including test readiness and test analysis reviews
• Conduct multi-platform validation across smartphones, laptops, tablets, and desktops
• Maintain source code and documentation repositories relevant to system-level integration and testing

Benefits

• Three robust individual and family medical plans (including HSA option)
• Two tiers of dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Paid time off
• B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
• Pet insurance benefits
• Commuter transit benefits
• Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
• B&A Cares program (wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, stress management seminars)
• Formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - counseling, legal guidance, financial planning
• Monthly teambuilding events
• Annual Wellness Challenges (#StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior