Software QA/Test Engineer - REMOTE

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Quality Analyst Senior, where you'll transform technology into opportunity. This role is pivotal in enhancing mission-critical applications for national security. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, ensuring software quality through rigorous testing and collaboration. With a focus on Agile methodologies, you will engage with clients to define objectives and provide technical guidance. Enjoy a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic IT landscape.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health packages

Paid education and certifications

Flexible work week

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT Quality Assurance.
• Ability to automate test cases and work in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate software products for quality standards.
• Develop testing procedures and conduct tests.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Automated Testing

Scrum

Problem-solving

Time Management

SQL

Education

Technical Training

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

XRay

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

IT Quality Assurance

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Automated Testing, Scrum

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT Quality Analyst Senior with GDIT, where 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 as we provide enterprise IT operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) biometric identity management system (IDENT) and the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) to store, match, share, and analyze biometric and biographic data in support of DHS’s strategic mission. At the most critical moments of change, we’re there – bringing the resources, solutions, and expertise to help our clients take on some of the world’s biggest challenges – and GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join a best performing O&M team supporting one our nation’s most critical national security, law enforcement, immigration and border management, and intelligence missions. With a career in Information Technology at GDIT, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated IT Quality Analyst Senior to join our growing team to develop, support, and modernize mission-critical applications for our DHS customer. Our work depends on IT Quality Analyst Senior joining our team to provide support and technical advice during conceptualization, development, and implementation phases to transform requirements into working solutions; and will work proactively, collaboratively, and with an entrepreneurial spirit in providing O&M support (in the form of developmental engineering) to the customer and their Stakeholder communities in achieving their critical missions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Reviews and evaluates software products and/or systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards
• Develops software/systems testing procedures and conduct tests
• Writes and executes test cases using JIRA application
• Engages with clients/users to define system scope and objectives
• Provides support and technical advice throughout Agile sprint cycles
• Validates enhancements to existing system in addition to coordinating with other QA/testing personnel

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: ability to automate test cases; and experience with scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development
• Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability)
• Required Skills and Abilities: adept at problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, time management, multi-tasking, and task-ownership; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred Skills: technical training, certification(s), or degree in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline; experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies; experience implementing and configuring DevOps solutions; experience with XRay; experience with querying databases using SQL; experience in SQL and SQL*Plus; experience with Web services; experience with MQ; proven track record as a self-learner keeping current with the latest techniques including automated testing and continuous integration; experience in Jira to support configuration management in an Agile environment; Certifications - SAFe, SCRUM, or Kanban
• Location: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 holiday

The likely salary range for this position is $83,429 - $95,450. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans