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General Dynamics Information Technology • Herndon, Virginia, United States
Salary: USD 161,158–214,921 per year
Role & seniority: Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester, senior (10+ years of related experience)
Stack / tools: Agile software development; Atlassian Confluence, Jira; GitHub; automated testing tools; (desirable: Docker/Kubernetes, Selenium, Java development for test components)
Translate requirements, user stories, and artifacts into test plans, acceptance criteria, and test cases
Design, develop, and execute test plans, scripts, and automated tests; manage defects and track quality metrics
Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams, participate in reviews, assess release readiness, and perform end-to-end testing across environments
10+ years of related experience; BA/BS in CS or IT
Experience with GitHub, Jira, and Confluence; working in Agile processes
Ability to plan tests, design test scenarios, scripts, and procedures; develop quality metrics; maintain defect databases
Proficiency in front-end testing, usability testing, and coordinating testing with users/third parties
Security clearance: TS/SCI + Poly; US citizenship
Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and DevOps practices with COTS
Automated test scripting (Selenium or similar)
Java development skills to integrate testing components
Experience presenting technical designs to non-technical audiences
Location & work type: Herndon, VA; on-site; regular full-time posit
Regular
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
None
Software Engineering
Agile Software Development, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian JIRA, GitHub
None
10 + years of related experience
Yes
Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on IT Quality Analyst joining our team to have a positive impact on the mission.
Documented experience meeting with stakeholders, analyzing requirements, user stories and related artifacts, and translating these into test plans and well-defined acceptance criteria. Documented experience working with GitHub, JIRA and Confluence. Participating in Agile software development process and adhering to all reporting requirements. Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments. Develop and define major and minor characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters and determine requisite quality control resources. Create and maintain databases of known test defects. Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Design, develop and use automated testing tools. Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness. Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability. Assist the Sponsor in the evaluation of software and associated documentation. Participate in formal and informal reviews to determine quality. Identify program deviance from standards and suggest modifications to ensure compliance. Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. Install, maintain, and use software-testing programs. Investigate customer problems. Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations. Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source. Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates. Provide feedback and recommendations to development team on software usability and functionality. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions. Coordinate user or third-party testing. Conduct analyses of test results. Provide front-end/user interface testing. Anticipate end-user issues that technology might not be able to catch.
Demonstrated experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes Demonstrated experience performing DevOps practices with COTS Developing automated test scripts (Selenium or other). Java development skills to integrate testing components. Demonstrated experience presenting or communicating technical designs, or implementations to non-technical audiences
Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related field
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI + Poly.
Location: Herndon, VA US Citizenship Required
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work 401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely salary range for this position is $161,158 - $214,921. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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Onsite
USA VA Herndon - 13857 Mclearen Road (VAS091)
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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