Software Engineer in Test (Scala & Spark) – Remote

Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Software EngineeringJob SummaryAs a Software Engineer in Test, you will design, develop and execute automated test scripts that are used for testing ETL pipelines and ensuring data quality within our systems. You will regularly build and maintain automated testing scripts written in Scala, Spark and other technologies (SQL, Python, etc).Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesLead efforts in building an automation testing framework for ETL and Data Quality Validation

Build and maintain automated testing scripts written in Scala, Spark and other technologies (SQL, Python, etc.)

Works with Scrum/Agile team to establish and support the execution of automated tests on the Continuous Integration Environment

Creates, modifies and executes automated tests, test scripts, test suites including functional, and regression tests to extract, transform and load data that is transmitted between systems.

Executes both manual and automated tests. Analyzes execution results to determine the reason for test failures

Ensures clear and prompt reporting on a build/release status for all stakeholders based on test run execution results

Develops expertise in the applications and maintains a solid knowledge with respect to automated testing tools and techniques that support ETL/Data Integration testing

Required Experience/SkillsBA/BS Degree

8+ years of IT experience

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Hands on experience performing data validation using automated methods

Demonstrated hands-on experience writing and working with Scala, Spark and SQL

Ability to read specs and translate them into code for purposes of data validation

Experience with and ability to collaborate with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Desired Experience/SkillsDemonstrated hands-on experience writing Python code

Experience with Agile methodology, working on scrum teams in an Agile environment

Experience with Slack, Jira, Confluence, Git, and Github

Stays current with related testing methodologies, technologies and practices

The ideal candidate will have software development experience, previous experience working in a testing and/or quality assurance role and enjoys working with data.COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We 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.