Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Professional EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Automated Testing, Test Scripts, Writing Test PlansCertifications:
NoneExperience:
5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Shape the Mission. Test the Future.
At GDIT, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-assurance systems that enable mission success for our Department of Defense (DoD) customers. We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer who is passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement to join our team in Springfield, VA.
In this role, you will help ensure that mission-critical systems meet stringent functional and non-functional requirements, supporting warfighters and safeguarding national security.
How a Test Engineer Will Make an Impact:
As a Test Engineer, you will define, develop, and execute test plans and automated scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and security. You will collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional, performance, security, and compliance requirements across DoD environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
- Perform manual and automated testing using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, JMeter, Cypress).
- Implement and manage automated test pipelines in CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), supporting Shift-Left testing and rapid feedback.
- Conduct system validation and verification, log defects, and support triage and resolution efforts with development and engineering teams.
- Create and maintain traceability matrices to ensure complete coverage of system requirements.
- Support test readiness reviews, audits, and stakeholder demonstrations with clear test evidence and metrics.
- Work within Agile and DevSecOps frameworks to provide timely test feedback and support sprint and release deliverables.
- Participate in test data creation, environment setup, and configuration for both classified and unclassified networks.
- Collaborate with developers, operations, and security teams to drive early bug detection, quality improvements, and continuous testing practices.
- Maintain thorough documentation for test procedures, findings, and quality metrics to support accreditation and customer reporting.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Years of Experience: 5–10 years in software testing, quality assurance, or related roles.
Certifications Preferred: Security+, ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced), Certified JMeter Performance Tester, or similar certifications
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test life cycles, and software development life cycles (SDLC).
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
- Experience with load and performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
- Hands-on experience with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, qTest).
- Understanding of security testing practices and tools (e.g., Nessus, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite) is a plus.
- Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe teams.
- Knowledge of DoD environments, STIG compliance, and security authorization processes (RMF, ATO) is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for test automation, data generation, and reporting.
Why GDIT?
At GDIT, we’re delivering next-generation IT services to help transform defense missions. If you’re ready to validate systems that support warfighters and safeguard national security, apply today and bring your testing expertise to where it matters most.
Own your career. Make an impact. Grow with GDIT.
Location: Springfield, VA
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA SpringfieldAdditional 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. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- 5-10 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or related roles
- Experience with automated testing, test scripts, and writing test plans
- Ability to develop and execute functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests
- Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph
- U.S. citizenship
- Knowledge of QA methodologies, test life cycles, and SDLC
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured
- Experience with load and performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling
- Experience with test case management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or qTest
- Knowledge of security testing tools such as Nessus, OWASP ZAP, or Burp Suite
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe teams
- Knowledge of DoD environments, STIG compliance, RMF, and ATO processes
- Familiarity with Python, Bash, or PowerShell for test automation, data generation, and reporting
- Security+, ISTQB, Certified JMeter Performance Tester, or similar certification
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Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.
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What We Do
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
