SAIC

Software Tester Senior

SAIC • $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience; Masters with 3+ years
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Ability to obtain public trust clearance
  • Experience with automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing
  • Practical knowledge of testing tools like Selenium, Jira, Playwright, and Azure DevOps
  • Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript is a bonus
  • Familiarity with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to document and execute test cases that meet business and technical requirements
  • Design test coverage based on requirements and user stories
  • Develop and maintain UI automated test scripts using Playwright, focusing on dynamic web elements
  • Create API test scripts to validate functionality and data flows
  • Report and track defects while providing thorough test documentation and metrics
  • Leverage automation fundamentals to enhance CI/CD pipelines
  • Promote test engineering standards and best practices across teams
  • Encourage collaboration and continuous improvement within the testing team

Benefits

  • 100% remote work opportunity from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Work on a significant project with the VA that contributes to public service
  • Opportunities for professional development in test engineering practices
  • Collaborative work environment fostering continuous improvement and sharing of best practices
  • Engagement with modern testing tools and methodologies, including Agile and DevOps
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer Tester to support a project working with the VA. This role is can be worked 100% remotely anywhere in the U.S. Candidates must have the ability 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 5+ years or more experience; Masters and 3+ years
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
  • Candidates must be able to get public trust clearance
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing
  • Providing clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders
  • 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


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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