QA Automation Tester

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $96,569–$130,651 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $114k

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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $133,106–$188,899 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 439 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 366 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · QA Automation Tester

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Join our dynamic team as a QA/Automation Tester at GDIT, supporting the United States Postal Service. You will design and develop test automation scripts using Selenium with Python, leveraging AI models to enhance script creation and maintenance. Your daily tasks include building solutions with Visual Studio Code and integrating existing frameworks with AI-based tools to improve coverage and reliability. Additionally, you’ll train team members on executing and maintaining these automated tests while developing comprehensive documentation for long-term support. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2-3 years in specialized AI development using Python, JavaScript, Selenium, Databricks, and GitHub Copilot. Ideal candidates possess strong programming skills and the ability to work within security constraints on postal-issued laptops.

Skills

Python Selenium Visual Studio Code JavaScript Docker CI/CD JUnit PostgreSQL Git GitHub Agile Scrum AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

Design and develop test automation scripts using Selenium with Python.
Build solutions using Visual Studio Code, Python, and related technologies.
Integrate existing Python test automation framework with AI-based solutions.
Ensure all AI scripts are executable on postal-issued laptops securely.
Train team members to execute, troubleshoot, and maintain AI scripts.
Develop comprehensive training materials for knowledge transfer and maintenance.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies to understand requirements thoroughly.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of relevant QA/Automation testing experience.
Proficiency in Python and JavaScript for test script development.
Experience with Selenium, Visual Studio Code, and AI models like GitHub Copilot.
Ability to integrate Python test automation frameworks with AI solutions.
Training team members on executing and maintaining AI scripts and programs.
Development of comprehensive training materials and documentation for knowledge transfer.
U.S. residency requirement for the last five years and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

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