Software Tester Principal

SAIC • Flexwork, VA

5d • Remote

About The Position

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. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal