Test Engineer - CBP public trust preferred

Public Trust: BI Full 6C (T4)

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

GDIT is seeking a manual functional Test Engineer to support one of our software delivery projects with a government client. This is a mission-driven program with a smart, engaged team of developers, analysts and testers. This position will increase your skillset with a variety of technical and functional challenges.

The candidate must be local to the Ashburn, VA office

US Citizenship required

HOW A TEST ENGINEER 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  

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Working knowledge of issue/bug tracking tools (such as Jira)

• Experience with testing web-based/cloud applications

• Experience writing new test cases and modifying existing ones

• Experience with writing SQL to query data from databases

• Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure client needs and expectations are met or exceeded

• Ability to research problems, identify a root cause, and recommend and implement a solution

• Aptitude for picking up technology quickly along with a desire to learn and progress

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrates a passion for solving complex software challenges, and enjoys working alongside fellow team members to make that happen

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2- 3 years of experience in a Java-based development environment, as a tester or other IT related role

• 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

• Work Location: Hybrid Ashburn, VA.

Clearance: Ability to obtain the required government security clearance (CBP Final). 

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

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required