Automated Test Engineer

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

AUTOMATED TEST ENGINEER

Transform technology into opportunity as an Automated Test Engineer 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
As an Automated Test Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customer. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of a vital customer system.
● Lead/Manage/Support the development of robust automated test suites
● Collaborate with a cross-functional Agile team of software developers, system engineers, and product owners to validate functional enhancements and support the ongoing modernization of authoring and dissemination tools
● Drive the design, development and maintenance of high quality, scalable automated UI and API test scripts
● Utilize Agile software development methodologies and collaboration tools

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Automated Test Engineer must have:
● Education: Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
● Experience: 15+ years of related experience
● Technical skills: Proven experience designing, writing, and maintaining automated tests using Cypress
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements: Execute automated test suites, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and comprehensively document defects and testing metrics.

Candidates must have experience with:

• JavaScript or TypeScript for test script development

• Testing modern web applications, RESTful microservices, and APIs

• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes

• Agile software development methodologies and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence

• Version control systems (Git)

Desired Technical Skills include:

• Experience configuring and integrating automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)

• Familiarity with Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)

• Basic understanding of containerization (Docker) to test applications in consistent environments

• Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies

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
● Flexibility: Up to two (2) days per week of telework as project tasking allows
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. #praxisjobs

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required