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:

Active Directory (AD), Agile Methodology, Testing Strategies

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Testercand help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with at GDIT. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive team member with a strong foundation in software testing, system administration, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

HOWBEING A SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST/APPLICATIONS TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Work with the development team to create test strategies and customized solutions
• Help collect and develop test data and technical information used for creating test suites
• Document test strategies and results as needed
• Engage with complex and data heavy test scenarios

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Manage user permissions and access controls, with hands-on experience using LDAP or Active Directory
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, approaching challenges with creativity and effective solutions
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development environments, contributing to fast-paced, iterative workflows Utilize issue and bug tracking tools such as Jira to report, manage, and resolve software defectsConduct testing of web-based and cloud applications to ensure performance and reliability
• Write, modify, and maintain comprehensive test cases to support new and exis
• ting features
• Write SQL queries to retrieve and analyze data from relational databases
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure client requirements are fully understood and exceeded
• Research technical issues thoroughly, identify root causes, and propose/implement effective solutions
• Demonstrate a strong aptitude for quickly learning new technologies and tools
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally
• Exhibit a passion for solving complex software challenges and enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment
  

What Youll Need to Succeed:

• Experience with creating test plans based on gathered requirements and documenting test results
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Understanding of relational database design
• Experience working with a government client
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: Chantilly, VA, On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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 $124,093 - $165,430. 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 Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

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.