Description
Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most while you build valuable skills that will help you in your career. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Specialist/ Applications Tester to ensure all software products meet rigorous Sponsor requirements by conducting comprehensive functional, performance, automated, IV&V, and audit verification testing. This role supports full lifecycle software validation, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and analysts to ensure high‑quality, mission‑critical system delivery.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:
- Functional & Regression Testing
Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and acceptance‑criteria‑based test cases for web, API, and backend components. Execute manual and automated regression tests to validate new capabilities and prevent defects across multiple environments.
- Automated Testing & Performance Validation
Design, build, and maintain automated test suites using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Maven, and related tools.
- Requirements Analysis & Test Documentation
Translate user requirements into testable acceptance criteria and user stories. Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure clarity, completeness, and traceability of requirements.
- Audit Verification & Compliance Testing
Conduct audit verification by validating system logs and audit record content against definition files. Ensure that audit records are produced, accurate, and compliant with Sponsor requirements.
- Systems Monitoring & Data Validation
Identify system anomalies, investigate root causes, and provide actionable defect documentation.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: 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.
- Experience: 10+ years
- Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Location: Tyson's, VA (On Customer Site)
- US Citizenship Required
Benefits:
- 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
The likely salary range for this position is $162,037 - $219,227. 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.