Lead Manual and Automation Tester

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Lead Manual and 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 Lead Manual and Automation Tester, you will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Lead Tester joining our team to ensure that USPS Information Technology products perform properly and as expected.

HOW A LEAD MANUAL AND AUTOMATION TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As Test Lead, will perform test execution and provide ad hoc testing support throughout all SDLC phases, create/execute test scenarios, work with development team for defect resolution as necessary, and demonstrate user stories and functionality to client.

Perform verification of test conditions using backend systems, including running SQL queries, and checking service responses using Postman, SoapUI or similar tools.

Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education

• Bachelor’s degree; OR in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required

Required Experience

• 13 years of experience

Required Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Experience working in agile environment
• Good understanding of database technologies, such as MS SQL
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Working knowledge of one or more of the following:

• DevSecOps
• VersionOne
• Postman, SoapUI, AML, UFT
• Secure Coding practices
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• PLSQL
• Prior USPS experience is preferred but not required

Location

• Remote

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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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; OR in lieu of degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required
• 13 years of experience
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Experience working in agile environment
• Good understanding of database technologies, such as MS SQL
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Postman, SoapUI, AML, UFT
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• PLSQL

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Our work depends on a Lead Tester joining our team to ensure that USPS Information Technology products perform properly and as expected
• HOW A LEAD MANUAL AND AUTOMATION TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
• As Test Lead, will perform test execution and provide ad hoc testing support throughout all SDLC phases, create/execute test scenarios, work with development team for defect resolution as necessary, and demonstrate user stories and functionality to client
• Perform verification of test conditions using backend systems, including running SQL queries, and checking service responses using Postman, SoapUI or similar tools
• Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction
• Secure Coding practices