About this opportunity
gdit lists this Software Applications Tester - TS/SCI with Polygraph opportunity in mclean, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Software Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills: Automated Testing, Automation Testing Tools, Software Quality
Certifications: None
Experience: 10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description:
GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge that we can’t turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Software Applications Tester joining our team to support Government activities.
GDIT is seeking an experienced Software Applications Tester to join our team of building scalable, maintainable and high-performance backend services using a microservices architecture. As a Software Tester supporting the customer, you will be trusted to solve complex IT issues while delivering outstanding customer service. GDIT is seeking highly cleared candidates with active TS SCI w/ Poly to provide software development, engineering, database design and Software Testing in support of enterprise –wide systems and products for the Intelligence Community (IC). Work with the latest commercial products such as AWS and ServiceNow in an Agile environment on various applications designed and maintained for a broad range of IC customers.
Required experience with:
Demonstrated hands-on experience writing automated, and manual, test-cases and testing web and client/server applications using Java, Groovy, Typescript/Javascript, HTML, CSS
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA - understanding concepts involved and the architecture
Demonstrated hands-on experience with frontend frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular - understanding the concepts involved and the architecture
Demonstrated hands-on experience with database design and querying (SQL, Oracle)
Demonstrated hands-on experience with software version control using Git (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
Demonstrated hands-on experience with testing APIs and services using REST
Extensive experience working in an Agile environment
Demonstrated experience understanding software development lifecycle (SDLC) and how testing fits in (e.g. unit, integration, system, acceptance testing)
Demonstrated experience with ability to create simple test cases/scenarios based on requirements, including positive/negative cases, preconditions, steps, and expected results. Execute them manually and log outcomes
Demonstrated experience with recognizing bugs, understanding severity/priority, and reporting them clearly (e.g. stepts to reproduce, screenshots, expected vs. actual behavior).
Demonstrated experience with knowledge of when to use automate vs. manual testing
Demonstrated experience working with developers, product owners, and other testers; understanding feedback loops
Demonstrated experience spotting inconsistencies, edge cases, and subtle issues that others might miss
Demonstrated experience with clearly documenting test cases, explaining failures to stakeholders, and working in Agile/Scrum teams
Demonstrated experience maintaining test plans, logs, and traceability matrices to link tests to requirements
Hands-on experience breaking down requirements into testable parts, analyzing root causes of failures, and verifying fixes
Hands-on experience with prioritizing tests, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing requirements in fast passed environments
Hands-on experience using JAWS with ZoomText Magnifier Tool
Desired Skills
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Linux or Windows systems, and writing scripts in each environment.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with build automation tools like Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, etc. - understanding the concepts involved and functionality
General knowledge of the JUnit testing framework
Demonstrated experience with application servers like WebSphere or Tomcat - understanding of the functionality and role in web-architecture
Demonstrated experience with IBM Maximo - as a user, and understanding of the different modules, and the general architecture
Good working knowledge of Katalon Sudio v8.6.5 64-bit (Windows 11) or lower versions, or prior experience with Selenium (Windows 11 based) or Cypress
Hands on experience with creating and executing test scripts using Katalon's record-and-playback feature, Groovy scripting for custom logic, and built-in keywords for actions like clicks, assertions, and waits
Hands-on experience debugging Katalon scripts, handling flaky tests, and adapting to changing requirements
Knowledge of JIRA to log defects, work issues, and collaborate with developers
Knowledge of browser dev tools (e.g. Chrome Inspector for inspecting elements), screen capture tools, and basic spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) for test data and tracking
Demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Service (AWS)
Willingness to learn new tools or processes
What you need to succeed
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Location: McLean, VA
Minimum of 10 years related experience
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
The likely salary range for this position is $193,800 - $262,200. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA McLean
Total Rewards at GDIT:
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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Worksite address
mclean, VA, 22107, US
Who can apply
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