Software Tester/Validator

General Dynamics Information Technology

1d • $106,250 - $143,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Tester/Validator 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 GDIT is seeking a highly skilled Software Tester/Validator to join our dynamic team supporting the USAREUR-AF Office of Knowledge Management (OKM) in Wiesbaden, Germany. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manual and automated software testing, with expertise in validating solutions built on Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform and SPFx applications. This role requires familiarity with Agile development methodologies, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering secure, high-quality software solutions. Execute manual testing for applications built on the Microsoft tech stack, including .NET, SharePoint and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with requirements. Research, design, and implement automated testing frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage. Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts tailored to project requirements. Identify, document, and report software defects, bugs, and inconsistencies using Azure DevOps. Perform regression testing to ensure that new changes or fixes do not negatively impact existing functionality Assist end-users during UAT by providing guidance, addressing issues, and ensuring successful validation of software solutions. Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including end-user guides and detailed test reports. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication, issue resolution, and alignment with project goals. Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) to ensure continuous delivery and improvement. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer must have: Education: BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience software testing, including manual and automated. Security Clearance Level: Secret Level Security Clearance. Required Skills: Extensive experience in manual software testing, including the creation and execution of test cases. Hands-on experience implementing automated testing frameworks. Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and its testing methodologies. Proficiency in defect tracking and test management tools. Experience in performing functional testing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Certifications: DoD 8140 Certification, such as a CompTIA Security+ CE certification U.S. Citizenship required Must be approved for German TESA This is an onsite position working in a customer environment Desired Skills: Experience building solutions using the Office 365 platform Experience working collaboratively within an Agile development team. Experience building custom business applications using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus. Experience with Palantir applications such as Vantage or Maven. Experience with PnPJs for communicating with Microsoft REST APIs. 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 Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180) Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. 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 50 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 30,000 everyday heroes. 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. 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Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience software testing, including manual and automated.
• Security Clearance Level: Secret Level Security Clearance.
• Extensive experience in manual software testing, including the creation and execution of test cases.
• Hands-on experience implementing automated testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and its testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in defect tracking and test management tools.
• Experience in performing functional testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• DoD 8140 Certification, such as a CompTIA Security+ CE certification
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be approved for German TESA
• This is an onsite position working in a customer environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience building solutions using the Office 365 platform
• Experience working collaboratively within an Agile development team.
• Experience building custom business applications using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Experience with Palantir applications such as Vantage or Maven.
• Experience with PnPJs for communicating with Microsoft REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual testing for applications built on the Microsoft tech stack, including .NET, SharePoint and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with requirements.
• Research, design, and implement automated testing frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts tailored to project requirements.
• Identify, document, and report software defects, bugs, and inconsistencies using Azure DevOps.
• Perform regression testing to ensure that new changes or fixes do not negatively impact existing functionality
• Assist end-users during UAT by providing guidance, addressing issues, and ensuring successful validation of software solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including end-user guides and detailed test reports.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication, issue resolution, and alignment with project goals.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) to ensure continuous delivery and improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level