Job Description

Public Trust: BI Full 6C (T4)

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to manage the network that makes mission success possible. Make an impact by using your skills to deliver “One GDIT Network” for our clients.

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Manual Test Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

The Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program is an initiative to support the Administrative Office of the (AO) US Courts develop a modern cloud-based solution to support all federal courts across the United States which are grouped into three types, namely Appellate, District, and Bankruptcy. This modernized case management system will eventually replace the current Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system.

The Manual Test Engineer supports the CMM Program by performing manual test design, execution, and validation of system functionality, integration, and user experience. This role works closely with developers, quality analysts, and automation testers to verify that application components developed meet functional requirements and compliance standards. The Manual Test Engineer ensures test accuracy, documentation quality, and traceability for all system releases in alignment with Agile and SAFe delivery models.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Manual Test Engineer , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Administrative Office (AO) of the US Courts . You will play a crucial role in the following areas:

• 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 Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tools.
• Log bugs clearly and accurately, collaborating with developers to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) to ensure quality integration at each stage of delivery.
• 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 coverage 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 YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Manual Test Engineer must have:

● Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline

● Experience: 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or validation roles.

● Required Skills:

• Strong experience developing automated test scripts on ReactJS and NodeJS, with Selenium, Playwright, jest, mocha, chai, et al.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experienced in testing containerized applications utilizing docker, k8s, OpenShift etc.
• Understanding of API testing concepts (Postman, ReadyAPI).
• Exposure to test automation frameworks and scripting logic (Selenium, Playwright).
• 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. 

Preferred Certifications:

• ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL) – preferred.
• Certified Agile Tester (CAT) or SAFe Practitioner (SPC/SSM) – preferred.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner – nice to have.

● Security Clearance Level: 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)

● Location: Remote in State of Louisiana State of Louisiana. Work will be performed remotely, but occasional travel to GDIT's office in Bossier City, LA may be required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Job Tags

Remote job, Permanent employment, Work at office, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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