General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Manual Test Engineer to support the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program, a federal initiative to develop a modern cloud-based case management system for the US Courts. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality of this critical system through manual test design, execution, and validation within Agile and SAFe delivery models.
What You'll Do
- Develop detailed manual test cases from user stories, acceptance criteria, and design specifications.
- Execute functional, regression, and end-to-end testing for web and cloud-based CMM applications.
- Validate user interface (UI), workflow, and data integrity across integrated modules.
- Identify, document, and prioritize defects using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Log bugs clearly and accurately, collaborating with developers to resolve issues.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
- Analyze functional documents to ensure test coverage aligns with business needs.
- Verify Section 508 accessibility compliance and assist in validating FedRAMP or NIST control adherence.
- Support the QA & Compliance Lead in test documentation, metrics tracking, and readiness reporting.
- Perform smoke and sanity testing during deployment cycles to confirm release readiness.
- Collaborate with Automation and Performance Testers to align manual validation with automated regression scope.
- Assist in user acceptance testing and verify software readiness before deployment.
- Maintain comprehensive test evidence and contribute to audit readiness documentation.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or validation roles.
- Proven expertise in designing and executing manual test cases in Agile or SAFe environments.
- Experience defining Test strategies for Cloud based ‘green field’ application development initiatives.
- Working knowledge of test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr.
- Strong experience developing automated test scripts on ReactJS and NodeJS, with tools like Selenium, Playwright, jest, mocha, chai.
- Ability to validate front-end (React) and API (NodeJS) functionality in distributed environments.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to detect edge-case issues.
- Familiarity with browser developer tools for debugging and UI inspection.
- Strong communication skills for test reporting and defect documentation.
- Experience working in federal software modernization or cloud-native environments.
- Experience in testing containerized applications utilizing docker, k8s, OpenShift.
- Understanding of API testing concepts (Postman, ReadyAPI).
- Exposure to test automation frameworks and scripting logic (Selenium, Playwright).
- Experience managing and executing tests using NUnit and TestNG.
- Knowledge of performance testing and load validation processes.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST, and Section 508 compliance testing.
- Sound understanding of, and experience with, the testing process at both the unit testing and system testing level.
- Experience in developing test plans/procedures, expected outcomes, and verification statements.
- Comprehensive understanding of Agile & DevOps methodology and culture.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high-level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationships.
- Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.
- Ability to obtain a position of Public Trust with the Administrative Office of the US Courts.
- Must be a US Person (Green Card Holder, US Permanent Resident Alien, Refugee, Asylee, US Citizen).
Nice to Have
- ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL).
- Certified Agile Tester (CAT) or SAFe Practitioner (SPC/SSM).
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
Technical Stack
- ReactJS, NodeJS, Selenium, Playwright, jest, mocha, chai
- Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr
- docker, k8s, OpenShift
- Postman, ReadyAPI, NUnit, TestNG
Team & Environment
You will work closely with developers, quality analysts, and automation testers, supporting the QA & Compliance Lead.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $94,676 - $128,092
- AI-powered career tool for growth and learning
- Internal mobility team support
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full-flex work week
- Award-winning culture of innovation
- Military-friendly workplace
- Variety of medical plan options (some with HSAs)
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Paid Family Leave program (up to 160 hours)
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
General Dynamics Information Technology is an equal opportunity 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.
