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# Software QA Specialist/Applications Tester - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Github, Selenium, Test Data, Test Scripts, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Software Usability, Docker
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9186107/software-qa-specialistapplications-tester-tssci-w-polygraph

## About the Role

* Documented experience of software testing tools and processes.
 * Experience developing repeatable test procedures, executing test scripts and documenting results.
 * Must be comfortable working with software developers to identify and resolve defects.
 * Ability to conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
 * Documented experience working with GitHub, JIRA and Confluence.
 * Documented experience meeting with stakeholders, analyzing requirements, user stories and related artifacts, and translating these into test plans and well-defined acceptance criteria.
 * Ability to install, maintain, and use software-testing programs., * Demonstrated experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
 * Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
 * Experience developing automated test scripts (Selenium or other).
 * Java development skills to integrate testing components.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

 * Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
 * BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related field
 * Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI + Polygraph
 * Location: Herndon, VA
 * US Citizenship Required

## Description

* Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
 * Provide feedback and recommendations to development team on software usability and functionality.
 * Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
 * Development and presentation of technical documentation, test cases, test reports, test data sets and other briefing materials to support program status reviews, control gates, and other presentations as directed.
 * Participating in the team's Agile software development process and adhering to all reporting requirements.
 * Working with other enterprise service programs and other test teams to coordinate integration testing of their capabilities that will be consumed in the final system implementation.
 * Working with other performance and security test teams as appropriate.


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