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# platform engineer / automation test engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $81,349.0 - $109,250.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Lifecycle Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Web Servers, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Node.Js, Nunit, OpenShift, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Scaled Agile Framework, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Testng, Web Applications, ReactJS, Backend, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Build Process, Mocha, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0ccef51d-482b-4c42-aa77-79967b8a0725

## About the Role

Automated Testing, Automation Frameworks, Automation Technology, 5 + years of related experience, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline

 * 5+ years of experience developing automated test scripts on ReactJS and NodeJS Nodejs with Selenium, Playwright, jest, mocha, chai etc
 * 5+ years of experience in setup and configurion test automation framework in the cloud environment (AWS / Azure).
 * Experience testing API's though gateway and cloud services
 * Expert knowledge in industry standards cloud based test automation frameworks
 * Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
 * Ability to independently setup and configure test automation framework in cloud (Azure or AWS)
 * Demonstrated experience in implementing DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD practices using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
 * Experienced in testing containerized applications utilizing docker, k8s, Openshift etc.
 * Managing and executing tests using NUnit and TestNG
 * Experience in developing test plans/procedures, expected outcomes, and verification statements
 * Comprehensive understanding of Cloud, Agile & DevSecOps methodology and culture
 * Working knowledge of Source Version Control and Build/Release tools and methodologies. Working knowledge of Software Build process
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work with people at every level

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

 * Experience in developing automated test scripts for complex Java based web applications

## Description

GDIT has an opportunity for a dynamic and talented platform engineer / automation test engineer to join our team supporting the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AOUSC) Case Management Systems Office (CMSO) in its modernization effort for one of its mission-critical applications that is used by all U.S. district and appellate courts' staff members and external stakeholders. Over 59 million cases are managed on current systems with more than 1 million unique users. CMSO has a mature agile practice using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and supports a broad range of complex business systems which are instrumental to the AOmission., * Evaluate and understand system requirements and capabilities for test automation

 * Setup and configure test automation framework in the cloud environment
 * Facilitate continuous development and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
 * Work with manual testers to ensure that automation prioritized to get maximum value
 * Design, develop and run automated test scripts in the cloud
 * Comply with established version control and coding standards
 * Developing test procedures to validate and verify requirements and capabilities
 * Configure test environments and test data set
 * Understanding of software lifecycle management skills related to application development tasks and planning testing cycles
 * Ability to apply in-depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle in order to help anticipate complexities in the system
 * Strong oral and written communication skills
 * Experience with modern web client technologies and the associated front-end to backend interactions
 * Developing/testing software using an Agile/Scrum methodology


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