Testing Lead

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:

AWS Cloud Computing, Cloud Based Services, Continuous Improvement, IT Quality Assurance, Quality Standards

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a highly skilled Testing Lead with over 7 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 Testing Lead will oversee all testing activities ensuring high-quality software delivery through rigorous automated and manual testing. The individual will lead a team of testers to implement CI/CD processes and use advanced AI tools to optimize testing efficiency.

We are excited to welcome a motivated Testing Lead 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 A TESTING LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies and plans for modernizing DOIS.
• Oversee automated and manual testing processes to ensure high-quality, secure, and compliant applications.
• Implement Shift Left testing to identify and remediate defects early in the development lifecycle.
• Utilize AI/ML tools to enhance testing processes, including automated test generation and analysis.
• Ensure testing coverage for all system components, including user interfaces, internal integrations, and external APIs.
• Design, execute, and maintain test cases and scripts for functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Engage with development teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities within CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and report on test results, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with USPS's Section 508 Accessibility standards and other federal guidelines.

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:

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on test automation and CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in using testing tools such as JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, and GitHub.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and tools.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML tools like WatsonX and GitHub Copilot.

Required skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• 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, AWS Certified Machine Learning).
• Experience in leading large-scale federal IT projects, preferably within USPS or similar environments.
• Experience with Version One Agile Lifecycle Management Tool.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

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 $113,900 - $154,100. 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:

None

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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