Test Engineer - Remote

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, a Federal marketplace leader in next-generation IT solutions and professional services, is seeking highly qualified and motivated IT professionals like you who are eager to contribute to our critical Homeland Security missions. For the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), GDIT will perform software development and application enhancements on the Mission Systems Lifecycle Support (MSLS) contract using Agile, Kanban and DevSecOps processes. GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join am Agile Train utilizing CI/CD pipeline to support one our nation’s most critical homeland missions – the storage and processing of biometric and associated biographic information for national security, law enforcement, immigration and border management, intelligence, background investigations, and associated testing, training, management reporting, planning and analysis.

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to join our growing team to test and support our mission-critical applications for our DHS customer. The successful candidate will provide support and technical advice during conceptualization, development, and implementation phases to transform requirements to working solutions. This includes involvement with users to define system scope and objectives, as well as writing and executing test cases. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

HOW A TEST ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Write and execute test scenarios and test cases using JIRA application
• Ability to automate test cases
• Provide support and technical advice throughout Agile sprint cycles
• Validate enhancements to existing system in addition to coordinating with other QA and tester personnel
• Experience with scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development
• Able to work closely with counterparts in a cross-functional, Agile team setting, to understand product needs and implement the right tests
• Understands the importance of data as to analyze reported issues, inform severity of defects, inform the priority of tests

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Contract requires US Citizenship.
• BS or equivalent + 6 - 8 yrs related experience
• Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Experience implementing and configuring DevOps solutions
• Experience with querying databases using SQL
• Experience in SQL and SQL*Plus
• 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
• Experience with Windows Desktop client testing such as C# / .NET, WPF, XAML
• Experience with testing Java Web Services / Spring Boot / Java EE / Angular
• Experience with Web Development / UI Frameworks / HTML / JavaScript
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift products such as OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) and Decision Manager
• Experience with Oracle DB / PostgreSQL DB / MySQL
• DHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability

Desired Skills / Qualifications:

• BS in computer science or information systems field of study
• Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Experience implementing and configuring DevOps solutions
• Experience with querying databases using SQL
• Experience in SQL and SQL*Plus
• Experience with Docker, JBOSS, Postgres, NodeJS
• Knowledge or experience with capturing devices (fingerprint scanner, iris/face camera etc.)
• 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
• Certification in SAFe, SCRUM or Kanban

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 holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

7 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required