Software Developer/Software Engineer in Test

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services. They are seeking a Software Developer/Engineer in Test responsible for designing, developing, and implementing tools and frameworks to test complex data-driven software systems to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and define testing scope
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and tools
• Develop and execute test plans for software applications, ensuring detailed coverage and traceability
• Develop and maintain datasets to be used in both automated and manual/exploratory data-driven tests
• Implement performance testing strategies and identify bottlenecks in software performance
• Compare large datasets across systems, identify anomalies and edge cases, and validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across the system
• Conduct exploratory testing and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with application teams for resolution
• Maintain and improve test integration with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and their automated testing components
• Report and document testing metrics, progress, and outcomes
• Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and trends in QA automation domains

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in software development and/or testing
• Strong programming skills in languages such as TypeScript, Node.js, PL-SQL, T-SQL, Python, etc
• Expertise in testing frameworks and tools such as Playwright, JUnit, JMeter, TestNG, Xray, etc
• Expertise testing relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, etc
• Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and systems such as Jenkins and GitLab CI
• Solid understanding of rapid software testing methodologies, principles, and practices
• 2 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools like Postman or REST-assured
• Experience in testing cloud-based applications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in an Agile or Scrum development environment