Software Test Automation Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Springfield, MO

1d•$113,900 - $154,100•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to support a mission-critical software application within the NCE Testing Organization (NTO) in Springfield, Virginia. The role focuses on software quality and test automation, helping mature the testing process for an established application. Working with developers and an existing tester, the engineer will establish an initial automated testing framework, create and maintain regression tests, develop effective test cases, and improve how the team validates software changes. The position combines manual and automated testing and requires initiative in developing practical, repeatable testing practices. Experience introducing automation where little existed is especially valuable. The position is performed on-site five days per week in a classified environment at the customer site. The likely salary range is $113,900–$154,100; actual compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week and requires no travel.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with the required polygraph.
At least five 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.
Scheduled work week of 40 hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered subject to contract and customer requirements.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement an automated testing framework suited to 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 functionality and detect unintended effects of 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 application 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.
Collaborate with 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 development.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) plan with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
Disability benefits, including short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and other protection offerings, including accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Full flex work weeks where possible.