Testing Lead

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a highly skilled Testing Lead with over 7 years of experience in Application Modernization to join our dynamic team. The position will play a critical role in the modernization of the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS) for the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Testing Lead will oversee all testing activities ensuring high-quality software delivery through rigorous automated and manual testing. The individual will lead a team of testers to implement CI/CD processes and use advanced AI tools to optimize testing efficiency.

We are excited to welcome a motivated Testing Lead who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in web development. Join us in shaping the future of our products and services through cutting-edge technology! 

HOW A TESTING LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies and plans for modernizing DOIS.
• Oversee automated and manual testing processes to ensure high-quality, secure, and compliant applications.
• Implement Shift Left testing to identify and remediate defects early in the development lifecycle.
• Utilize AI/ML tools to enhance testing processes, including automated test generation and analysis.
• Ensure testing coverage for all system components, including user interfaces, internal integrations, and external APIs.
• Design, execute, and maintain test cases and scripts for functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Engage with development teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities within CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and report on test results, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with USPS's Section 508 Accessibility standards and other federal guidelines.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, preferred but not required.
• If there is no relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on test automation and CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in using testing tools such as JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, and GitHub.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and tools.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML tools like WatsonX and GitHub Copilot.

Required skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• AWS Certifications related to DevOps or Testing (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning).
• Experience in leading large-scale federal IT projects, preferably within USPS or similar environments.
• Experience with Version One Agile Lifecycle Management Tool.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Location:

• Remote

Security Clearance Level:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• The internal mobility team is dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities include paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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