SAIC

Software Tester Principal

SAIC • $120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 9+ years of experience; Master's with 5+ years
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to obtain a public trust clearance
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks
  • Proficient in providing clear test documentation and quality reports to stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with functional and development teams to document and execute test cases
  • Analyze requirements to design comprehensive test coverage
  • Develop and maintain UI automated test scripts using Playwright
  • Create and execute API test scripts to validate service functionality
  • Report and track defects while supplying clear documentation and metrics
  • Utilize understanding of test automation within CI/CD pipelines for regression testing
  • Promote testing best practices and quality processes across agile teams

Benefits

  • Fully remote work opportunities across the U.S.
  • Ongoing application acceptance with no deadline
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects
  • Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement
  • Emphasis on quality and robust testing practices
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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Software Tester to support a project in VA. This role can be worked 100% remotely anywhere in the U.S. Candidates must be able to get a public trust clearance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with functional and development teams to identify, document, and execute test cases aligned to business and technical requirements
  • Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to design test coverage
  • Design, develop, execute, and maintain UI automated test scripts and frameworks using Playwright, with core skills in identifying stable web elements and building resilient automated tests for dynamic web interfaces
  • Design, develop, execute, and maintain API test scripts to validate service functionality, integration, and data flows
  • Report, track, and verify defects, and provide clear test documentation, metrics, and status reporting to support stakeholder visibility and decision-making
  • Apply a strong understanding of test automation fundamentals, including how automated tests are triggered, executed, and used within CI/CD pipelines to support regression coverage and release quality
  • Define and advance test engineering practices, testing standards, and consistent quality processes across scrum teams
  • Demonstrate strong collaboration, share testing best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team

Qualifications
  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years or more experience; Masters and 5+ years
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
  • Candidates must have the ability to get a public trust clearance
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing experience
  • Providing clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders
Desired Experience:
  • Practical use and experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Jira, Playwright, Azure DevOps (ADO), Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM))
  • Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) is a plus
  • Awareness of GitLab for infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies
  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)
  • Strong logic and analytical skills
  • The candidate must have excellent communication skills - both written and oral
  • Must be extremely detail-oriented and well organized
  • Able to work independently or as a contributing team member
  • Experience testing APIs and Web Services
  • Ability to quickly understand business processes and translate them into technical requirements

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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