Senior Software QA/Test Engineer - REMOTE

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

IT Quality Assurance

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Automated Testing, Scrum

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT Quality Analyst Advisor with GDIT, where 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 as we provide enterprise IT operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) biometric identity management system (IDENT) and the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) to store, match, share, and analyze biometric and biographic data in support of DHS’s strategic mission. At the most critical moments of change, we’re there – bringing the resources, solutions, and expertise to help our clients take on some of the world’s biggest challenges – and GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join a best performing O&M team supporting one our nation’s most critical national security, law enforcement, immigration and border management, and intelligence missions. With a career in Information Technology at GDIT, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated IT Quality Analyst Advisor to join our growing team to develop, support, and modernize mission-critical applications for our DHS customer. Our work depends on IT Quality Analyst Advisor joining our team to provide support and technical advice during conceptualization, development, and implementation phases to transform requirements into working solutions; and will work proactively, collaboratively, and with an entrepreneurial spirit in providing O&M support (in the form of developmental engineering) to the customer and their Stakeholder communities in achieving their critical missions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Reviews and evaluates software products and/or systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards
• Develops software/systems testing procedures and conduct tests
• Writes and executes test cases using JIRA application
• Engages with clients/users to define system scope and objectives
• Provides support and technical advice throughout Agile sprint cycles
• Validates enhancements to existing system in addition to coordinating with other QA/testing personnel

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: ability to automate test cases; and experience with scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development
• Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability)
• Required Skills and Abilities: adept at problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, time management, multi-tasking, and task-ownership; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred Skills: technical training, certification(s), or degree in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline; experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies; experience implementing and configuring DevOps solutions; experience with XRay; experience with querying databases using SQL; experience in SQL and SQL*Plus; experience with Web services; experience with MQ; proven track record as a self-learner keeping current with the latest techniques including automated testing and continuous integration; experience in Jira  to support configuration management in an Agile environment; Certifications - SAFe, SCRUM, or Kanban
• Location: Remote
• U.S. Citizenship Required

 
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 holiday

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