Software Applications Tester - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•McLean, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an experienced Software Applications Tester to join our team building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend services using a microservices architecture. As a Software Tester supporting the customer, you will be trusted to solve complex IT issues while delivering outstanding customer service. GDIT is seeking highly cleared candidates with active TS SCI w/ Poly to provide software development, engineering, database design, and Software Testing in support of enterprise-wide systems and products for the Intelligence Community (IC). Work with the latest commercial products such as AWS and ServiceNow in an Agile environment on various applications designed and maintained for a broad range of IC customers.

Requirements

Active TS SCI w/ Poly clearance.
Demonstrated hands-on experience writing automated, and manual, test-cases and testing web and client/server applications using Java, Groovy, Typescript/Javascript, HTML, CSS.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA - understanding concepts involved and the architecture.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with frontend frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular - understanding the concepts involved and the architecture.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with database design and querying (SQL, Oracle).
Demonstrated hands-on experience with software version control using Git (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).
Demonstrated hands-on experience with testing APIs and services using REST.
Extensive experience working in an Agile environment.
Demonstrated experience understanding software development lifecycle (SDLC) and how testing fits in (e.g. unit, integration, system, acceptance testing).
Demonstrated experience with ability to create simple test cases/scenarios based on requirements, including positive/negative cases, preconditions, steps, and expected results.
Demonstrated experience with recognizing bugs, understanding severity/priority, and reporting them clearly (e.g. steps to reproduce, screenshots, expected vs. actual behavior).
Demonstrated experience with knowledge of when to use automate vs. manual testing.
Demonstrated experience working with developers, product owners, and other testers; understanding feedback loops.
Demonstrated experience spotting inconsistencies, edge cases, and subtle issues that others might miss.
Demonstrated experience with clearly documenting test cases, explaining failures to stakeholders, and working in Agile/Scrum teams.
Demonstrated experience maintaining test plans, logs, and traceability matrices to link tests to requirements.
Hands-on experience breaking down requirements into testable parts, analyzing root causes of failures, and verifying fixes.
Hands-on experience with prioritizing tests, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing requirements in fast passed environments.
Hands-on experience using JAWS with ZoomText Magnifier Tool.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Minimum of 10 years related experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated hands-on experience with Linux or Windows systems, and writing scripts in each environment.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with build automation tools like Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, etc. - understanding the concepts involved and functionality.
General knowledge of the JUnit testing framework.
Demonstrated experience with application servers like WebSphere or Tomcat - understanding of the functionality and role in web-architecture.
Demonstrated experience with IBM Maximo - as a user, and understanding of the different modules, and the general architecture.
Good working knowledge of Katalon Sudio v8.6.5 64-bit (Windows 11) or lower versions, or prior experience with Selenium (Windows 11 based) or Cypress.
Hands on experience with creating and executing test scripts using Katalon’s record-and-playback feature, Groovy scripting for custom logic, and built-in keywords for actions like clicks, assertions, and waits.
Hands-on experience debugging Katalon scripts, handling flaky tests, and adapting to changing requirements.
Knowledge of JIRA to log defects, work issues, and collaborate with developers.
Knowledge of browser dev tools (e.g. Chrome Inspector for inspecting elements), screen capture tools, and basic spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) for test data and tracking.
Demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Service (AWS).
Willingness to learn new tools or processes.

Responsibilities

Writing automated and manual test cases.
Testing web and client/server applications.
Understanding concepts and architecture of Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA.
Understanding concepts and architecture of frontend frameworks like Vue, React, or Angular.
Database design and querying (SQL, Oracle).
Software version control using Git (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).
Testing APIs and services using REST.
Creating simple test cases/scenarios based on requirements, including positive/negative cases, preconditions, steps, and expected results.
Executing test cases manually and logging outcomes.
Recognizing bugs, understanding severity/priority, and reporting them clearly.
Determining when to use automated vs. manual testing.
Working with developers, product owners, and other testers.
Spotting inconsistencies, edge cases, and subtle issues.
Clearly documenting test cases, explaining failures to stakeholders, and working in Agile/Scrum teams.
Maintaining test plans, logs, and traceability matrices to link tests to requirements.
Breaking down requirements into testable parts, analyzing root causes of failures, and verifying fixes.
Prioritizing tests, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing requirements in fast-paced environments.
Using JAWS with ZoomText Magnifier Tool.
Writing scripts in Linux or Windows environments.
Using build automation tools like Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, etc.
Working with application servers like WebSphere or Tomcat.
Creating and executing test scripts using Katalon Studio's record-and-playback feature, Groovy scripting for custom logic, and built-in keywords.
Debugging Katalon scripts, handling flaky tests, and adapting to changing requirements.
Logging defects, working issues, and collaborating with developers using JIRA.
Using browser dev tools (e.g. Chrome Inspector), screen capture tools, and spreadsheets for test data and tracking.
Working with Amazon Web Service (AWS).
Learning new tools or processes.

Benefits

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
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.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Paid military leave.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid jury duty leave.
Short-term disability benefits.
Long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Personal accident insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Business travel and accident insurance.