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

Position: 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 Git Hub, 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 Dev Ops 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 #Opportunity Owned
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2026