Manual and Automation Tester

General Dynamics Information Technology

3d • Remote

About The Position

USPS is seeking a Manual and Automation Tester, Business Support able to assist with manual and automation testing to perform verification of test conditions using a variety of backend systems such as SQL queries, and services responses utilizing software such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar. A successful applicant will also be able to function as a Scrum Master, leading daily standups, maintaining release documentation, and communicating with management. The ideal candidate will be able to work with the USPS Business on data updates via UI and verification, using specified standards and expectations to ensure quality and customer satisfaction while reducing risks and errors. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Manual and Automation Tester, Business Support, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USPS. You will play a crucial role in optimizing the business functions at USPS. We are seeking a Manual and Automation Tester, Business Support to join our team. This candidate will play a critical role in verifying test conditions, updating data and reducing error risk.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in technology or software development preferred
• 2+ years’ experience manual and automated testing
• Experience creating documentation and communicating clear concise test plans, test scenarios and test cases using HP ALM or similar testing tools
• Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses
• Experience building and utilizing Test Automation scripts and framework (UFT)
• Ability to create detailed defect reports which is crucial to understanding software issues and providing a thorough explanation of the software’s status for other team members
• Utilization of DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing and development
• Experience using Version One or other work management tools
• Demonstrate user stories and functionality to customers
• Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems
• Knowledge of Web services and verification tools such as Postman, SoapUI, etc.
• Comprehension of Database and writing SQL queries
• Research/troubleshoot ad hoc questions and support issues
• Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to invoke logical reasoning to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions based on the information available
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• Knowledge/experience with DevSecOps
• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge/experience with VersionOne
• Knowledge/experience with Postman, SoapUI, AML, UFT, Playwright and JMeter
• Knowledge/experience with Secure Coding practices
• Knowledge/experience with PLSQL

Responsibilities

• Perform verification of test conditions using backend systems, including running SQL queries, and checking service responses using Postman, SoapUI, or similar tools
• As Scrum Master backup, assist with Agile Ceremonies and release management
• Maintain system protocols by writing and updating procedures, release notes, and documentation
• Work with Business on data updates via UI and verification
• Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk of errors and customer satisfaction
• Utilize iterative development methodologies and participate in Agile ceremonies to improve project delivery and collaboration.
• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of USPS system environments and associated business processes.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills for collaboration across disciplines.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level