Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

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Benefits and 401K

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Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester to support NIH/NIAID projects in Rockville, MD. You’ll test configurations, coordinate user acceptance testing, and drive quality across Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure environments.

The role requires 3+ years in software testing, on-site work in Rockville or Bethesda, and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. Candidates should be prepared for <10% travel and to collaborate with federal teams on quality standards and release readiness.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS/MS in Computer Science or IT related field.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience with enterprise software development including UAT, defect tracking, test tool development and usage.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust.
• On-site work in Rockville, MD with travel <10% to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Manage/Support software and application testing including test plan design, scenarios, scripts and procedures.
• Collaborate with federal teams to develop standards and assess product quality.
• Drive testing standards and monitor software performance.
• Develop and utilize automated testing tools and document test results.

Skills

UAT testing

Defect tracking

Test tools development

Project management

Power Platform

SharePoint

Azure

Education

BA/BS/MS in Computer Science or IT related field

Tools

Power Platform

SharePoint

Azure

Job description

Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

How a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester Will Make an Impact

As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Rockville, MD. You will play a crucial role in supporting the software development lifecycle and application development by testing configured solutions and coordinating user acceptance testing for Microsoft Power Platform products.

• Lead/Manage/Support software and application testing including test plan design, scenarios, scripts and procedures; conducting application compatibility tests; maintaining a defect database; develop and define major and minor characteristics of quality; document experiences and meetings with stakeholders, user stories and requirements, and translate test plans and well-defined acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with your colleagues and federal team to develop and specify standards, methods, procedures and accurately assess product quality and release readiness, and investigate customer problems
• Drive the success of the Enterprise Performance Lifecycle (EPLC) by adhering to standards, develop tools to innovate testing and analyzing results, monitor software performance and mitigate problems before they arise
• Utilize automated testing tools you have developed and anticipate end-user issues that technology may not catch

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester must have:

• Education: BA/BS/MS in Computer Science or IT related field
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Experience in enterprise software development encompassing user-acceptance testing, defect tracking, test tool development and usage, project management, and software/application evaluation with a focus on Microsoft low-code/no-code Power Platform suite, SharePoint and Azure products
• Security clearance level: Be able to obtain Public Trust
• Role requirements: In-person/on-site in Rockville, MD and or Bethesda, MD with less than 10% travel expected to other sites out-of-state.
• Desired Experience and Skills:
  • Active PL-900 and or PL-400/AB-400, ITILv4 or v5 certifications
  • Extensive experience with Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure environments and solution development
  • Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of tasks
  • Be meticulous in analysis and documentation, and work cohesively in team settings

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

GDIT Is Your Place

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Own Your Opportunity

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. 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.

Work Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA MD Rockville
• 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.

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