TSS Appian Test Advisor - Hybrid

Job Description Summary:

Work with cutting-edge applications that help advance the mission as a Test Engineer Advisor at GDIT. Your work will have you fully immersed in our client’s domain to deliver simple solutions for their complex needs. At GDIT, you’ll prioritize the client while we prioritize your career.  

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Test Engineer Advisor supporting the FDA contract in the Technology Shared Services (TSS) group, you will be trusted to perform testing of Appian software.

Position is Hybrid 2x per month in Rockville, MD. Position is moving to Gaithersburg, MD at the end of the year and will also require 2x per month. 

• GDIT does not provide relocation for this position
• This position requires a Public Trust Clearance. In order to obtain one, you have to have resided in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.

HOW THE TEST ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Design and develop test and testing requirements for products, systems, software and/or related technology using independent judgement
• Partner with applicable technology teams to determine testing parameters
• Write test plans and create test cases for product(s)
• Conduct quality assurance and design performance tests using established testing procedures
• Partner with other department engineers and developers in creating practical test demonstrations for proposed technology
• Provide troubleshooting for moderately complex testing errors and streamline testing procedures
• Ensure testing methodology and procedures meet company and industry standards
• Build and execute automated tests
• Prepare reports and advanced analysis for testing
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and best practices relevant to the industry
• Provides guidance and leadership to less experienced personnel
• May serve as a team or task leader (not a people manager)
• Participate in Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, grooming, estimation) to support innovation and enhancement of applications through iteration/functionality testing
• Participate and collaborate with team members to assess Story Point/complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria
• Collaborate with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring/regression test cases through selected toolsets
• Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (ServiceNow Test Management/JIRA)
• Provide early exploratory testing during the development phase
• Design, code and deploy automated test scripts
• Maintain test documentation, provide support to government test organization, evaluate test results, and provide feedback in a Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery Pipeline

​WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Master's degree with 8 years of experience Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, Associates' degree with 12 years' experience or 14 years of experience with no degree
• Must have significant experience testing Appian
• Proficient in the different software testing methodologies
• Conceptual knowledge on Agile integration - working as part of an Agile team utilizing Scrum or Kanban
• Knowledge of various SDLC methodologies
• Ability to test application developed with commercial-off-the-shelf products
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and as part of a larger team
• Ability to manage multiple task assignments
• Collaborative - team player who works well with customers and colleagues at all levels
• Quality and Detail focused
• Ability to obtain and maintain FDA Public Trust Clearance
• GDIT does not provide relocation for this position
• This position requires a Public Trust Clearance. In order to obtain one, you have to have resided in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with testing ServiceNow, Salesforce,
• Experience with programming in Java / C#, JavaScript or equivalent Programming Language
• 2 + years with AWS, JMeter, Postman, API tools
• Automation Testing Tools (such as Automated Test Frame (ATF), Selenium WebDriver) experience
• Automated Testing - Building and Maintaining Frameworks
• Developed testing processes and procedures and formal test plans

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• Full-flex work week
• 401K with company match
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
• Ability to make a real impact on the world around you