Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester -TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Software Engineering
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Active Directory (AD)

Agile Methodology

Testing Strategies

REQ#: RQ225368
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with supporting the customer, you will be trusted to solve complex IT issues while delivering outstanding customer service.

Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester cand help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with at GDIT. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive team member with a strong foundation in software testing, system administration, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

HOW BEING A SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST/APPLICATIONS TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT?

  • Work with the development team to create test strategies and customized solutions
  • Help collect and develop test data and technical information used for creating test suites
  • Document test strategies and results as needed
  • Engage with complex and data heavy test scenarios

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • Manage user permissions and access controls, with hands-on experience using LDAP or Active Directory
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, approaching challenges with creativity and effective solutions
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum development environments, contributing to fast-paced, iterative workflows Utilize issue and bug tracking tools such as Jira to report, manage, and resolve software defectsConduct testing of web-based and cloud applications to ensure performance and reliability
  • Write, modify, and maintain comprehensive test cases to support new and exis
  • ting features
  • Write SQL queries to retrieve and analyze data from relational databases
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure client requirements are fully understood and exceeded
  • Research technical issues thoroughly, identify root causes, and propose/implement effective solutions
  • Demonstrate a strong aptitude for quickly learning new technologies and tools
  • Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally
  • Exhibit a passion for solving complex software challenges and enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment
     

What You'll Need to Succeed:

  • Experience with creating test plans based on gathered requirements and documenting test results
  • Experience with Agile methodologies
  • Understanding of relational database design
  • Experience working with a government client
  • 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.
  • Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
  • Location: Chantilly, VA, On Customer Site
  • US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 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

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $165,430. 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.
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Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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