Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or 4 years of equivalent experience)
2+ years of IT experience
2+ years as a Software Test Engineer or similar role
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
Strong experience in manual and automated testing
Proficient in Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and testing methodologies
Hands-on experience with Selenium and Playwright for automated testing
Experience with Java-based applications and GitHub workflows
Responsibilities
Analyze business and technical requirements to develop detailed test cases and scripts
Perform manual functional, regression, integration, and system testing; document results and log defects
Design and maintain automated test suites using Selenium and Playwright
Execute automated test suites in CI/CD pipelines and analyze results
Conduct load and performance tests, contributing to performance analysis
Track defects from creation to closure, collaborating with developers
Deploy software to test environments and monitor application logs for errors
Participate in peer reviews of test cases and scripts for accuracy and completeness
Benefits
Collaborative work environment within an Agile/SAFe framework
Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems for a government agency
Engagement in continuous improvement practices
Exposure to a variety of technologies including Pentaho, Liferay, and PowerApps
Professional development opportunities in software testing and quality assurance
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC is seeking a Software Tester to support a highly secured, mission-critical system for a government agency. You will work as part of an integrated Agile/SAFe development and test team, collaborating with developers, testers, and business analysts to ensure the quality and reliability of custom-developed software.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about quality, with strong experience in both manual and automated testing.
Responsibilities
Analyze complex business and technical requirements and design documents to develop detailed manual test cases and automated test scripts.
Perform manual functional, regression, integration, and system testing; document actual results; and log defects in the defect tracking system.
Design, create, and maintain Selenium and Playwright automated test suites (UI and/or API as applicable).
Work with Java-based applications to design and maintain appropriate test frameworks and scripts.
Execute automated test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., via GitHub workflows/actions); analyze results, triage failures, and report issues.
Execute load and performance tests as needed, and contribute to performance analysis and reporting.
Track defects from creation through closure, with clear documentation and close collaboration with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
Deploy software to test environments, monitor application and server logs, and identify errors or unexpected behaviors.
Participate in test case and test script peer reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and traceability to requirements.
Assist the Test Lead in:
Developing and maintaining release test plans
Creating and maintaining the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Managing the regression test suite (manual and automated)
Preparing test summary reports at the end of each testing phase
Support internal quality assurance checks on deliverables to ensure they are complete, accurate, and adhere to client and SAIC standards.
Collaborate with business analysts on business and functional requirements and with developers on technical requirements.
Work within a SAFe/Agile environment, participating in ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and contributing to continuous improvement.
Support testing of integrated solutions involving technologies such as Pentaho, Liferay, and PowerApps where applicable.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.)
2+ years of total IT experience
2+ years of experience as a Software Test Engineer or similar role
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
Strong experience with both manual and automated testing.
Strong knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and testing methodologies.
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements/designs and create detailed test cases and scripts.
Demonstrated experience executing test cases, documenting results, identifying defects, and producing test reports.
Hands-on experience creating and maintaining automated tests using Selenium.
Hands-on experience creating and maintaining automated tests using Playwright (or demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up).
Experience testing or working with Java-based applications.
Experience with configuration management and version control tools such as the Atlassian suite, JIRA, and/or Subversion (SVN).
Basic knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, priority-shifting, deadline-driven environment.
Strong organizational, presentation, and business analysis skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with or exposure to:
Pentaho (ETL, data integration, or reporting)
Liferay (portal/content management solutions)
Microsoft PowerApps (low-code business applications)
Familiarity with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or other Agile methodologies.
Experience creating and editing technical documentation and user manuals for new or upgraded software
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.
