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Software QA Specialist/Applications Tester - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with Security Clearance

General Dynamics Information TechnologyHerndon, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 22, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
DockerSeleniumAgileConfluenceJavaJiraKubernetesREST

Job Description

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 of software testing tools and processes.
  • Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing test scripts and documenting results.
  • Must be comfortable working with software developers to identify and resolve defects.
  • Ability to conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
  • Documented experience working with GitHub, JIRA and Confluence.
  • Documented experience meeting with stakeholders, analyzing requirements, user stories and related artifacts, and translating these into test plans and well-defined acceptance criteria.
  • Ability to install, maintain, and use software-testing programs.
  • 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.
  • Development and presentation of technical documentation, test cases, test reports, test data sets and other briefing materials to support program status reviews, control gates, and other presentations as directed.
  • Participating in the team's Agile software development process and adhering to all reporting requirements.
  • Working with other enterprise service programs and other test teams to coordinate integration testing of their capabilities that will be consumed in the final system implementation.
  • Working with other performance and security test teams as appropriate. Highly desired skills and demonstrated experience:
  • Demonstrated experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
  • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
  • Experience developing automated test scripts (Selenium or other).
  • Java development skills to integrate testing components.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
  • BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related field
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI + Polygraph
  • Location: Herndon, VA
  • 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 #OpportunityOwned #GDITCareers #WeAreGDIT #JET #GDITEnhanced2026 #VA_2026Alumni

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