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Application Programmer-March 2024
Fairfax
Mar 28, 2026
About Application Programmer

  Req ID: RQ166181

  Type of Requisition: Regular

  Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

  Public Trust/Other Required: Other

  Job Family: Programming

  Skills:

  Java,Software Development,Software Testing Methodologies

  Experience:

  5 + years of related experience

  Job Description:

  Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Application Programmer/Performance Test Engineer supporting the United States Postal Service. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

  At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Application Programmer/Performance Test Engineer , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a developer/test engineer joining our team to ensure software systems are correct and performant per stakeholder expectations.

  HOW Application Programmer/Performance Test Engineer WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  The developer/test engineer is well-versed in functional and non-functional requirements testing concepts, and will use a variety of testing methodologies, tools, and analytics to ensure that solution performance is measurable and that results are standardized and repeatable.

  • Applies advanced knowledge to analyze user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software integrations to meet those needs.

  • Applies advanced knowledge to software updates, refinement, testing, and debugging to meet business needs.

  • Measures product scalability, reliability, consistency, and performance.

  • Conducts overall system performance and stress testing, working with stakeholders to determine the appropriate volumes to be used during the performance test.

  • Analyzes code changesets to develop optimal test strategy with respect to test case selection.

  • Builds, customizes, deploys, and manages the runtime environment using a consistent, automated approach.

  • Understands test methodology and tools, software testing standards, conventions, build systems, and the product development cycle.

  • Designs and builds automated test frameworks and test suites for use in development and testing cycles.

  • Builds and/or selects robust, scalable, and high–quality test automation solutions for functional, regression and performance testing.

  • Automates test cases as well as develops reusable scripts, tool, and processes that promote efficiencies that reduce repetitive efforts and produce consistent results using consistent inputs.

  • Develops and supports API microservices.

  • Participate in code reviews and backlog refinement sessions.

  • Works closely with engineers to architect and develop the optimal technical design and testing approaches.

  • Collaborates with the development team on the design and implementation of enhancements based on the tuning recommendations.

  • Executes semi-complex software engineering and technical assignments that involve advanced analysis, programming, evaluation, and code-level testing.

  • Performs manual testing, the scope of which will encompass all software functionality as a preface to test automation.

  • Manages and provide oversight for deployment of releases into production environments.

  • Periodically reviews test automation opportunities and works with the development team to use more testable approaches that will increase quality, development velocity, and decrease testing costs.

  • Develops and maintains manual and automated test plans, working with product owners, system analysts, developers, and external vendors.

  • Applies development and testing approaches in an iterative/Agile environment.

  • Functions as a vital member of a team which values open communication, empowerment, innovation, and career development.

  WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field preferred, not required.

  Minimum of 5 years’ experience

  Proven experience as a Software Development Performance Test Engineer or in a similar quality assurance role.

  Proficiency in technical skills such as Java, JUnit, Apache JMeter, GitHub, API Microservices development, Akka Framework, Kafka, Agile methodologies, VersionOne, and Jenkins

  Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing methodologies.

  Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache JMeter, Azure Load Testing).

  Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

  Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.

  Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies is a plus.

  Location : Remote

  GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  401K with company match

  Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

  Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

  We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

  We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

  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.

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