Test Engineer (Manual)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Comprehensive benefits & 401K

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Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer (Manual) in Albany, NY.

You will contribute to testing the New York NYS MMIS system, work with the integration team, and ensure quality across complex applications and APIs. The role requires a Bachelor's in CS or related field and at least 2 years of testing experience in distributed environments, including mainframe/healthcare contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 2+ years of testing experience in distributed environments; mainframe and open systems required.
• Experience with SQL tools and mainframe testing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Attend functional requirements definition and project design meetings.
• Provide effort and duration estimates for testing phase.
• Design and develop integration test plans and regression scenarios.
• Execute test cases for complex applications and processes.
• Capture and document integration test results.
• Review results with customer and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Test Automation Engineers and team members.
• Participate in project and team meetings.
• Adhere to testing standards and documentation practices.
• Stay current with industry testing trends and best practices.
• Assist production and ad hoc testing activities as needed.
• Perform research activities as assigned.

Skills

RDBMS queries

Healthcare knowledge

Agile SDLC

Communication skills

Team player

Waterfall SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

SPUFI

QMF

Redash

MongoDB Compass

TSO/ISPF

Job description

TEST ENGINEER (MANUAL)

Transform technology into opportunity as a Test Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Test Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Systems Integration Team, you will be trusted to have an excellent understanding of software integration testing best practices, experience with manual testing tools and have knowledge of health care claims processing.

We are looking for a qualifiedcandidate who has apassion for quality to help ensure the systemic integrity of NYS MMIS. Experience with a MMIS, mainframe technologies such as the COBOL programming language and CICS, testing web-based user interface applications, and APIs/Web services are highly desired. Our offices are located at Corporate Woods in Albany, NY.

HOW A TEST ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Attend functional requirements definition and project design meetings as requested
• Provide effort and duration estimates associated with the testing phase of the SDLC
• Design and develop integration test plans and identify regression test scenarios
• Execute test cases and scenarios associated with integrating test plans for complex applications and processes
• Capture integration test results and generate test results documentation
• Provide and review test results documentation with the customer and other stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with Test Automation Engineers and other Integration Test team members
• Actively participate in project and team meetings
• Adhere to program testing standards associated with the creation and publication of testing artifacts and related documentation
• Stay abreast of industry testing trends, and remain current with industry standards and best practices
• Assist in production and other support activities, and ad hoc testing activities that may arise
• Perform research activities as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Test Engineer must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Required Experience: The position requires 2+ years of testing experience in a distributed environment; Mainframe and Open Systems are required.
• Required Technical Skills:
  • SQL Tools - SPUFI, QMF, Redash, MongoDB Compass etc.
  • Mainframe Tools – TSO/ISPF
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience in writing queries in RDBMS and Document-oriented databases.
  • Working knowledge of healthcare
  • Proficient in Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, application development personnel and management
  • Ability to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual.
• Preferred Skills:
  • MMIS related claims and ancillary transaction processing
  • Knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0
  • COBOL Programming Language
  • IBM Customer Information Control System (CICS)
  • IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC) Mainframe Source Code Management
  • IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) Test Management
  • Proficient with applications developed in Java and Angular technologies, browser compatibility testing
  • Knowledgeable in ETL testing using DataStage, Testing Spring Batch Applications, Web services / API Testing using POSTMAN
  • Experience in working with databases – DB2 – Z/OS and LUW, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Familiar with application security testing

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.