General Dynamics Information Technology Hiring for TSS Software Test Engineer Associate at Granite City Full Time

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Job Family: Test Engineering

We are GDIT. We build cutting-edge applications for the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. Bring your creativity to help us find simple solutions to complex problems and play an essential part in preparing our nation for the future! GDIT Technology Shared Services (TSS) is your place! GDIT Technology Shared Services is looking for an Test Engineer Associate. The position will have the following responsibilities:

• Planning and executing test scripts

• Developing functional knowledge in system applications

• Developing deep skills in testing mechanics

• Creating detailed test scripts using approved requirements, design, testing standards, and data input

• Coordinating with the Development teams’ Functional and Programmer analysts in the validation of requirements and design while creating the Test Plan and Scripts

• Submitting scripts to peer and supervisor review process and presenting scripts to client for approval before execution

• Identifying data required for execution

• Logging any deviations from script steps during execution to support proper QA and client review

• Working with development teams to resolve design issues discovered during testing phases

• Communicating software issues to the development teams

• Coordinating environment usage and job scheduling with other test team members

• Focusing on continuous improvement of the testing process by using automation tools, training, and quality/peer reviews

• Continuing to develop own industry, functional, technical, and administrative skills

Required Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, OR an Associate’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience or 4 years of equivalent.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish (strong reading, writing, and speaking skills)

• General software testing knowledge

• Quality and Detail-orientated

• Ability to understand different software testing methodologies

• Experience working as part of a team environment

• Candidate must be able to apply business and functional knowledge including testing standards, guidelines, and testing methodology to meet the team’s overall test objectives

• Ensure all testing results are easily accessible and understandable

• Ability to track defects to closure and keep defect repository up to date

• Comfortable with little supervision; a self-starter

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

• Due to the nature of the work performed and the privileged user access for this position, U.S. Citizenship AND the ability to obtain a secret clearance is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Some experience in service delivery or contact center handling ticketsConceptual knowledge of automated testing tools/frameworks/languages such as Selenium, TestNG, NUnit, Junity, JMeter, Eggplant, Karma, etc.

• Conceptual knowledge on agile integration.  Working as part of an agile team utilizing Scrum, XP, Kanban, or Scrumban 

• Experience working in ServiceNow

• Familiarity of various SDLC methodologies

• Reliability in Cloud computing knowledge/experience

• Performance testing experience desired

• Professional testing Certification (CSTE, ISTQB)

• Familiarity and understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control concepts

• Self-motivated, quick learner with strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, XP, Kanban, or Scrumban

• Team player who works well with customers and colleagues at all levels.

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.