SAIC

QA Automation Tester

SAIC$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in QA automation testing, covering both manual and automated methods.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Selenium and Playwright for automation testing.
  • Experience integrating AI-based test automation libraries into custom frameworks.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools like BlinqIO and TestMu.
  • Solid API testing skills, both REST and SOAP.
  • Proficient in SQL and experienced with JSON and XML data formats.
  • Hands-on expertise using performance testing tools like JMeter.
  • Proficient in Python and shell scripting languages (PowerShell/Bash).
  • Strong analytical skills with effective debugging abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers to integrate AI-driven test coverage into development pipelines.
  • Participate in Agile practices such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
  • Design and execute test plans incorporating AI-powered strategies.
  • Conduct various types of testing: functional, regression, integration, and ad-hoc.
  • Perform API testing using industry-standard tools.
  • Maintain and enhance automation testing frameworks.
  • Execute performance and load testing for application stability.
  • Work within CI/CD pipelines to embed automated tests in build processes.
  • Ensure compatibility across Windows environments.
  • Champion best practices in test automation and quality standards.
  • Lead the integration of AI-based techniques for smarter testing strategies.
  • Keep abreast of emerging AI trends impacting quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies in testing.
  • Engage with a collaborative and Agile work environment.
  • Potential for professional growth in a fast-evolving field.
  • Experience working in a remote setup with occasional onsite meetings.
  • Involvement in innovative projects with autonomous multi-agent systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The AI Agentic Program seeks a senior automation tester with strong experience testing Agile software teams delivering cloud-native, intelligence-driven, and autonomous multi-agent systems. The individual should have deep knowledge of Agile practices and experience coordinating distributed engineering, data, and DevSecOps teams. This position requires one day onsite in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities:
• Work with developers to integrate AI-driven test coverage into development pipelines
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts incorporating AI-powered testing strategies
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and ad-hoc testing
• Conduct API testing (REST & SOAP) using appropriate tools
• Execute automation testing and maintain automation frameworks
• Perform performance and load testing
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests into build processes
• Ensure application compatibility across Windows environments
• Drive best practices in test automation, code quality, and reusability
• Identify and drive implementation of best practices in automation testing, including AI-based techniques for defect detection, predictive test case generation, and maintenance of reusable test assets.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in AI technologies and their application in quality assurance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience in QA automation testing, including both manual and automation
  • Strong hands-on test automation experience using Selenium and Playwright
  • Hands-on experience with integrating AI-based test automation libraries and frameworks into custom automation framework with a focus on developing intelligent test generation mechanisms and adaptive test strategies
  • Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools or platforms (e.g., BlinqIO, TestMu)
  • Understanding of AI based agentic frameworks for adaptive test strategies
  • Solid experience in API testing (REST & SOAP)
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Strong knowledge of JSON and XML
  • Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter)
  • Proficiency in Python and scripting language such as PowerShell / Bash
  • Experience with Git version control systems
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Must be a US Citizen


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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