Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$140,821–$190,523 / yr
Posted
71 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $166k
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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $142,546–$196,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $170k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester

The Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester joins a team focused on building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend services for the Intelligence Community. This role involves developing quality control methodologies, interpreting system requirements, and executing manual and automated testing to identify code discrepancies. The specialist will write test plans and scripts, perform formal reviews throughout the development lifecycle, and communicate results to development teams within an Agile environment. Key technical competencies include proficiency in SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and Kubernetes, alongside experience with Selenium or Cypress tools. The role specifically utilizes AWS and ServiceNow platforms to support enterprise-wide systems. Candidates must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance to address complex IT issues for various intelligence customers while ensuring all products meet established quality assurance standards and procedures within the large computer-based organization.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
  • Create and execute software test plans to identify code discrepancies and root causes.
  • Perform manual testing and interpret complex system requirements.
  • Write, execute, and document results for both manual and automated test scripts.
  • Conduct formal and informal reviews at predetermined points throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Utilize Selenium, Cypress, or other automation tools to validate software performance.
  • Perform database validation using SQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
  • Support enterprise systems using AWS, ServiceNow, and Kubernetes in an Agile environment.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/certifications).
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in software quality assurance and testing.
  • Proficiency in manual testing, writing test plans/scripts, and interpreting system requirements.
  • Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or Cypress.
  • Expertise in AWS and familiarity with ServiceNow and Kubernetes.
  • Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

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