Automation Tester

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: Any Location / Remote
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ211699

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
NACI (T1)

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Agile Methodology, Automated Testing, CI/CD, Product Development Lifecycle, Test Case Design
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Tester with over 5 years of experience in Application Modernization to join our dynamic team. The position will play a critical role in the modernization of the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS) for the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Automation Tester will lead the testing efforts for the DOIS modernization project for USPS, ensuring high-quality software delivery through rigorous automated and manual testing. The individual will leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to optimize testing processes and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

We are excited to welcome a motivated Automation Tester who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in web development. Join us in shaping the future of our products and services through cutting-edge technology!

HOW AN AUTOMATION TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, JUnit, and Jest.
• Utilize AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to generate and optimize test cases and automation scripts.
• Implement and manage continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure seamless testing and deployment.
• Conduct functional, regression, performance, and security testing to identify and fix defects early in the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and develop effective test strategies.
• Perform manual testing where necessary to validate user stories and ensure accuracy of automated tests.
• Ensure that all software meets quality standards and compliance requirements, including Section 508 Accessibility and USPS security guidelines.
• Document and report test results, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end reporting solutions, leveraging full stack developer skills to integrate front-end visualization tools with back-end data processing and storage systems.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, preferred but not required.
• If there is no relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on test automation.
• Experience with AI tools, particularly GitHub Copilot, for test script generation and optimization.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS) and microservices architecture.

Required skills:

• Proficiency in using testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Jest.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• AWS Certifications related to DevOps or Testing (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Experience in a USPS environment or similar large-scale federal IT projects.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).
• Experience with Version One Agile Lifecycle Management Tool.

Location :

• Remote

Security Clearance Level:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• The internal mobility team is dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities include paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $108,800 - $147,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Remote

Work Location:
Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Tester with over 5 years of experience in Application Modernization to join our dynamic team. The position will play a critical role in the modernization of the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS) for the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Automation Tester will lead the testing efforts for the DOIS modernization project for USPS, ensuring high-quality software delivery through rigorous automated and manual testing. The individual will leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to optimize testing processes and ensure comprehensive test coverage.


We are excited to welcome a motivated Automation Tester who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in web development. Join us in shaping the future of our products and services through cutting-edge technology!



HOW AN AUTOMATION TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, JUnit, and Jest.
• Utilize AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to generate and optimize test cases and automation scripts.
• Implement and manage continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure seamless testing and deployment.
• Conduct functional, regression, performance, and security testing to identify and fix defects early in the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and develop effective test strategies.
• Perform manual testing where necessary to validate user stories and ensure accuracy of automated tests.
• Ensure that all software meets quality standards and compliance requirements, including Section 508 Accessibility and USPS security guidelines.
• Document and report test results, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end reporting solutions, leveraging full stack developer skills to integrate front-end visualization tools with back-end data processing and storage systems.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:



Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, preferred but not required.
• If there is no relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on test automation.
• Experience with AI tools, particularly GitHub Copilot, for test script generation and optimization.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS) and microservices architecture.

Required skills:

• Proficiency in using testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Jest.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• AWS Certifications related to DevOps or Testing (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Experience in a USPS environment or similar large-scale federal IT projects.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).
• Experience with Version One Agile Lifecycle Management Tool.

Location :

• Remote

Security Clearance Level:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• The internal mobility team is dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities include paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays