[Remote] Software Developer/Software Engineer in Test

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking a skilled Software Developer/Engineer in Test to design, develop, and implement tools and frameworks to test complex data-driven software systems, ensuring they meet quality standards and improve product efficiency. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and define testing scope Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and tools Develop and execute test plans for software applications, ensuring detailed coverage and traceability Develop and maintain datasets to be used in both automated and manual/exploratory data-driven tests Implement performance testing strategies and identify bottlenecks in software performance Compare large datasets across systems, identify anomalies and edge cases, and validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across the system Conduct exploratory testing and ensure comprehensive test coverage Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with application teams for resolution Maintain and improve test integration with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and their automated testing components Report and document testing metrics, progress, and outcomes Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and trends in QA automation domains Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience At least 5 years of experience in software development and/or testing Strong programming skills in languages such as TypeScript, Node.js, PL-SQL, T-SQL, Python, etc Expertise in testing frameworks and tools such as Playwright, JUnit, JMeter, TestNG, Xray, etc Expertise testing relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, etc Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira) Familiarity with CI/CD tools and systems such as Jenkins and GitLab CI Solid understanding of rapid software testing methodologies, principles, and practices US Citizenship Required Yes Hands-on experience with API testing tools like Postman or REST-assured Experience in testing cloud-based applications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills Ability to work in an Agile or Scrum development environment Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Health, dental, and vision coverage. Professional growth and training opportunities. Flexible work options, including remote work. 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. 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. Company Overview General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.gdit.com/.

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