Test Engineer - Remote

Clearance Level
Other
Category
Test Engineering
Location
Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success

Atlassian JIRA

Cucumber (Software)

DevSecOps

Java Web Services

Test Automation

REQ#: RQ191922
Public Trust: BI Full 6C (T4)
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

GDIT, a Federal marketplace leader in next-generation IT solutions and professional services, is seeking highly qualified and motivated IT professionals like you who are eager to contribute to our critical Homeland Security missions. For the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), GDIT will perform software development and application enhancements on the Mission Systems Lifecycle Support (MSLS) contract using Agile (Scrum and Kanban) and DevSecOps processes. GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join an Agile Program utilizing CI/CD pipeline to support one our nation’s most critical homeland missions – the storage and processing of biometric and associated biographic information for national security, law enforcement, immigration and border management, intelligence, background investigations, and associated testing, training, management reporting, planning and analysis.

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join our growing team to test and support our mission-critical applications for our DHS customer.  The successful candidate will provide support and technical advice during conceptualization, development, and implementation phases to transform requirements to working solutions. This includes involvement with users to define system scope and objectives, as well as writing and executing test cases. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Write and execute test scenarios and test cases using JIRA application
  • Ability to automate test cases
  • Provide support and technical advice throughout Agile sprint cycles
  • Validate enhancements to existing system in addition to coordinating with other QA and tester personnel
  • Experience with scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development
  • Able to work closely with counterparts in a cross-functional, Agile team setting, to understand product needs and implement the right tests
  • Understands the importance of data as to analyze reported issues, inform severity of defects, inform the priority of tests

Required Skills / Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability
  • BS or equivalent 5 yrs related experience
  •  Experience with cucumber or similar test automation framework
  • Experience with SQL and working in Linux 
  • Experience with testing Java Web Services / Spring Boot / Java EE
  • Experience with Oracle DB / PostgreSQL DB / MySQL

Desired Skills / Qualifications:

  • BS in computer science or information systems field of study
  • Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies
  • Experience implementing and configuring DevOps solutions
  • Experience with querying databases using SQL
  • Experience with Ruby/Python
  • Experience in Bash/Shell Scripting
  • Experience in XML/JSON processing
  • Experience with Splunk
  • 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
  • Certification in SAFe, SCRUM or Kanban
  • Experience with Docker, JBOSS, Postgres, NodeJS

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 holidays.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $60,549 - $80,500. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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 30 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.

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.