QA/Automation Tester

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Automated Testing, JavaScript, Software Testing Process Certifications:

None Experience:

3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a QA/Automation Tester supporting the United States Postal Service. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a QA/Automation Tester , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Quality Assurance Test Engineer joining our team to develop the AI program focused on automating requirements and test case preparation, using Visual Studio Code, Python, Copilot AI, and other tools provided by USPS.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop test automation scripts using Selenium with Python, leveraging available AI models and LLMs to accelerate script creation, maintenance, and self-healing.
• Build solutions using Visual Studio Code, Python, and related technologies to harness generative AI and LLMs (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Databricks).
• Integrate the existing Python test automation framework with AI-based solutions to improve coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensure all AI scripts and programs are fully executable on postal-issued laptops within approved security and environment constraints.
• Train designated team members to execute, troubleshoot, and maintain the AI scripts and programs.
• Develop comprehensive training materials and documentation to support knowledge transfer and long-term maintenance.
• Developing Automated Testing Frameworks: Designing and implementing automated testing frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Creating Test Scripts: Writing and maintaining automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing of software applications.
• Integration with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and deployment.
• Executing Test Cases: Running automated test cases to validate software quality, identify defects, and ensure adherence to requirements.
• Identifying Test Scenarios: Analyzing software requirements and user stories to identify test scenarios suitable for automation.
• Maintaining Test Suites: Updating and enhancing automated test suites to accommodate changes in software functionality and requirements.
• Collaborating with Development Team: Working closely with developers to understand software design and behavior, and address issues identified during testing.
• Performance Testing: Conducting automated performance tests to assess application performance under various conditions and workloads.
• Security Testing: Implementing automated security tests to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the security of software applications.
• Test Reporting and Analysis: Generating test reports, analyzing test results, and communicating findings to stakeholders for decision-making.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Providing training on test automation tools and techniques to team members and sharing best practices for test automation.
• Maintaining Test Environments: Setting up and maintaining test environments, ensuring consistency and reliability for automated testing.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies with entire development team to solidify understanding of requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree; A degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field is preferred (or equivalent experience) .

Required Experience :

3+ years of relevant experience.

Minimum of 2-3 years of specialized AI development in technology or software development using Visual Studio code, Python, Selenium, Databricks, Copilot, API’s, etc.

Required Technical Skills :

Programming Skills: Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript for test script development.

Design and develop test automation scripts using Selenium with Python, leveraging available AI models and LLMs to accelerate script creation, maintenance, and self-healing.

Build solutions using Visual Studio Code, Python, and related technologies to harness generative AI and LLMs (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Databricks).

Integrate the existing Python test automation framework with AI-based solutions to improve coverage, reliability, and efficiency.

Ensure all AI scripts and programs are fully executable on postal-issued laptops within approved security and environment constraints.

Train designated team members to execute, troubleshoot, and maintain the AI scripts and programs.

Develop comprehensive training materials and documentation to support knowledge transfer and long-term maintenance.

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 .

Location:

Washington DC

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $106,275 - $143,783. 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%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

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.

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