Software Test Automation Engineer

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer in Springfield, Virginia.

The role focuses on building an automated testing framework, developing regression tests, and improving testing practices while collaborating with developers and stakeholders. The candidate should have hands-on experience with test automation, be able to work on-site in a classified environment five days a week, and hold or be able to obtain the required Top Secret/SCI clearance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, test engineering, or related discipline.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the required polygraph.
• Must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance plus polygraph or have Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in CS/Engineering/IT or related field; equivalent education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement an automated testing framework for the application's architecture and technology stack.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated regression tests to validate functionality and identify impacts from changes.
• Create repeatable test cases from requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and expected behavior.
• Perform functional, integration, end-to-end, and exploratory testing across components.
• Develop test scripts using programming/scripting languages and automation tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows and build processes.
• Collaborate with developers, product stakeholders, and the existing tester to improve testing practices.

Skills

Automated Testing

Software Testing

Writing Test Plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering or information technology

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Professional Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Automated Testing, Software Testing, Writing Test Plans Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to support a mission-critical software application within the NCE Testing Organization (NTO) in Springfield, Virginia. This role is an opportunity to help mature the software testing process for an established application. Working alongside developers and an existing tester, you will build an initial automated testing framework, develop and maintain regression tests, create effective test cases, and improve how the team validates software changes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on test engineer who can move between manual and automated testing, write or modify test scripts, and take initiative in establishing practical, repeatable testing practices. Experience introducing automation into a program with limited existing automation is especially valuable. This position is primarily focused on software quality and test automation, rather than general DevOps engineering. The selected candidate must be comfortable working on-site five days per week in a classified environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement an automated testing framework appropriate for the application's architecture and technology stack.
• Assess existing testing practices and identify opportunities to introduce automation, improve coverage, and reduce repetitive manual testing.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated regression tests to validate existing functionality and identify unintended impacts from software changes.
• Create clear, repeatable test cases based on requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and expected application behavior.
• Perform functional, integration, end-to-end, and exploratory testing across the application's components.
• Develop and maintain test scripts using appropriate programming or scripting languages and automation tools.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate automated tests into existing build, integration, and CI/CD workflows.
• Work closely with software developers, product stakeholders, and the existing tester to establish effective testing practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to test planning and estimation, and identify testing needs early in the development process.
• Document test procedures, execution results, defects, and coverage in tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Track defects through resolution, validate fixes, and maintain regression coverage for previously identified issues.
• Support formal test events, including test planning, test configuration, execution, results analysis, and coordination with the customer testing organization.
• Evaluate test results, identify quality risks, and communicate findings and recommendations to the team.
• Conduct performance or load testing when required to support application validation.
• Assist with test environment configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrades as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the required polygraph.
• Five or more years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, test engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience creating, executing, and documenting software test cases.
• Practical experience developing or implementing automated tests using a programming or scripting language.
• Experience designing and executing regression tests for software applications.
• Ability to translate requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria into effective test scenarios.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and retesting software defects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with software developers and other technical team members.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site five days per week in Springfield, Virginia.
• U.S. citizenship, as required for the position and customer environment.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered, subject to contract and customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience introducing automated testing into a software program that previously relied primarily on manual testing.
• Experience building an initial automation framework or establishing a maintainable automated regression suite.
• Familiarity with one or more test automation frameworks, such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JUnit, pytest, or equivalent tools.
• Experience testing applications with a combination of user interfaces, APIs, services, and backend components.
• Experience integrating automated tests into an existing CI/CD pipeline.
• Familiarity with Linux, containerized applications, Kubernetes, or OpenShift environments.
• Experience with integration, end-to-end, performance, or load testing.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience supporting government software testing organizations or formal customer test events.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as Security+, when required by the customer.

What Success Looks Like

• Establishing a practical starting point for automated testing and expanding it as the application and team evolve.
• Creating a useful, repeatable regression suite that helps identify defects earlier and reduces repetitive manual effort.
• Improving test case quality, consistency, traceability, and documentation.
• Collaborating with the existing tester and development team to make testing a more integrated part of software delivery.
• Providing actionable feedback that improves application quality and confidence in each release.

Location

Customer Site US Citizenship Required

Work Location: USA VA Springfield Additional Work Locations:

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

you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $113,900 - $154,100. 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: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Springfield Additional Work Locations:

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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About Our Work

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