Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester - TS/S with Security Clearance

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. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on IT Quality Analyst joining our team to have a positive impact on the mission. Required skills and demonstrated experience: * Documented experience meeting with stakeholders, analyzing requirements, user stories and related artifacts, and translating these into test plans and well-defined acceptance criteria.
* Documented experience working with GitHub, JIRA and Confluence.
* Participating in Agile software development process and adhering to all reporting requirements.
* Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
* Develop and define major and minor characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters and determine requisite quality control resources.
* Create and maintain databases of known test defects.
* Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
* Design, develop and use automated testing tools.
* Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
* Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
* Assist the Sponsor in the evaluation of software and associated documentation. Participate in formal and informal reviews to determine quality.
* Identify program deviance from standards and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
* Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
* Install, maintain, and use software-testing programs.
* Investigate customer problems.
* Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
* Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
* Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
* Provide feedback and recommendations to development team on software usability and functionality.
* Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
* Coordinate user or third-party testing.
* Conduct analyses of test results.
* Provide front-end/user interface testing. Anticipate end-user issues that technology might not be able to catch. Highly desired skills and demonstrated experience: Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include: * Demonstrated experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
* Demonstrated experience performing DevOps practices with COTS
* Developing automated test scripts (Selenium or other).
* Java development skills to integrate testing components.
* Demonstrated experience presenting or communicating technical designs, or implementations to non-technical audiences WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: * Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience * BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related field
* Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI + Poly.
* Location: Herndon, VA
* US Citizenship Required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: * Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work * 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 #OpportunityOwned
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