Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:OtherClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NoneSuitability:Agency SpecificPublic Trust/Other Required:OtherJob Family:Test EngineeringJob Description:GDIT's team is looking for a dynamic and experienced Automation Tester to perform testing on Pega platform applications. As the Automation Tester you will be expected to participate in writing, maintaining, executing automation scripts, troubleshooting and analysis on the development of systems. You will provide support in the development, implementation and maintenance of test process and diagnostic programs and place a specific focus on improving our automated test coverage for all our systems.Required Qualifications:at least 7 years of documented automation testing experienceExperience with Automation Testing Tools (such as Selenium WebDriver, JMeter)Experience with testing of application developed with COTS products (Pega, Salesforce)Excellent written and oral communication skillsExperience with BDD (Behavior Driven Development) CucumberExperience with Java Programming LanguageExperience with SQL and Database/Backend testingExperience web services / API testing (REST and SOAPUI)Experience with implementing and executing Load and Performance TestingExperience working in an agile environmentExperience with continuous integration tool (Jenkins)Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to interact effectively with customers and stakeholdersAbility to work independently and as part of a larger team.Ability to manage multiple task assignments.Pega experience (nice to have)Experience using Azure DevOPS (Formerly VSTS)Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, fast paced environment.Demonstrated experience improving automated test coverage for existing applications.Experience across diverse technology stacks including COTS and custom software.Familiarity with standards and best practices for ensuring accessibility (ie WCAG and 508)BS in Computer Science or related field7+ years of experience5+ years working an agile development environmentContract Requirements:Contract Requires US CitizenshipMust be able to obtain and maintain an Agency specific Public Trust clearanceScheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:Some Telecommuting AllowedWork Location:USA DC WashingtonAdditional Work Locations:USA VA ArlingtonWe are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.