REQ#: RQ168909Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester will help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with supporting the customer, you will be trusted to solve complex IT issues while delivering outstanding customer service.

Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with at GDIT. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day.

HOW BEING AN SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST/APPLICATIONS TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT?

As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester you will be responsible for conducting and leading testing efforts to ensure our systems are compliant with accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.0 and Section 508. A successful candidate will implement automated testing with a focus on accessibility compliance and improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience with a variety of accessibility testing tools and methodologies and a strong understanding of accessibility standards for custom web applications and IT solutions developed on COTS platforms.  The Tester will follow the customer’s Agile process in collaborating with team members to fulfill system UI/UX objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.6+ years experienceCore Hours 9AM-3PM Monday through Friday

Required Experience:

Collaborate with developers to improve system designs for UI/UX requirements.Keep abreast of new accessibility technologies and trends. Educate team members on accessibility best practices. Participate in usability testing to provide insights on how people with disabilities use products.Expertise with accessibility guidelines, including WCAG 2.0 and Section 508Experience with screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOverExperience developing test plans, cases, and scenariosExperience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium & Cypress)Application development background and the skills to implement automated test environments and create automated test scriptsExperience testing with multiple web browsersExperience testing all the web application layers, including various front-end JavaScript frameworks (e.g. AngularJS and JQuery)Leadership experienceSolid understanding of the software development process and Agile methodologyExcellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skillsSecurity Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Skills:

Understand and apply accessibility guidelines (WCAG, Section 508) to supported systems.Perform manual testing of web applications for compliance with accessibility standards.Implement and conduct automated testing of web applications for compliance with accessibility standards.Assist other testers with accessibility requirements and testing methods.Use a variety of testing tools, including screen readers, to identify potential accessibility issues.Create and maintain accessibility testing documentation, procedures, plans, test cases, and results.Advocate for the inclusion of accessibility considerations in all phases of product development.Ability to code in at least one programming language, such as Java, JavaScript, or PythonKnowledge of financial systemsExperience testing APIs or web servicesFamiliarity with the ServiceNow and Salesforce platformsExperience with assistive technologies, such as ZoomText and MAGicLocation: Chantilly, VA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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