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Automation Test Engineer
Accepting applicationsSAIC · Ashburn, VA
Full-Time Mid_senior AIJavaaiasicate
Posted
1d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Job ID 2612912
Location Ashburn, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-05-26
Category Software
Subcategory SW Testing
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented mid-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.
This position is hybrid-remote. 2 days on-site in Ashburn, VA per week is required.
Job Responsibilities
Day-to-day test engineering duties include, but are not limited to
Developing test scripts
Generating test data
Data Validation
Web service testing
Data interface message testing preferably with XML message set
Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation
Executing regression, functional, and system testing
Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports
Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies
Generating Jira tickets that identify defect description, with repeatable steps to reproduce the error.
Collaborating with development team members on understanding the defect and retesting when resolved.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field with 5+ years of technical experience
5+ years hands-on experience in software test execution, as well as creation and implementation of Test Strategies, Test Plans, Manual Test Cases and Automated Test Scripts.
Strong experience with the following
Selenium
Cucumber
Playwright
Some API testing experience.
Experience in backend testing is a prerequisite.
At least 3 years of software development (in Java and SQL programming) experience plus the ability to utilize that experience to develop a strong test approach.
Strong SQL development skills (preferably PL-SQL) and solid understanding of relational databases, which will be utilized when testing in a large database.
Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model
Minimum 3-5 years of experience with any one of the following Test Management Software (HP Mercury suite of tools –QuickTestPro, Test Director, LoadRunner, Quality Center) to conduct functional, regression and performance testing
Evaluate test results, report on and manage defects in a timely fashion.
Desired Skills And Experience
Experience in all stages of application testing, including backend testing, functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing
Experience with integration level testing, requiring ability to work with both big picture & in-depth domain knowledge.
Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments Back-end applications, Web Services, UI, and desktop
Web Service testing using Soap UI with basic XML knowledge
Ability to define and generate meaningful test metrics
Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must have the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical project members.
Experience with XML and NIEM a plus
Experience working in an agile development process is a plus.
Master’s degree in computer science or related field is a plus
Customer Requirements
Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen
Location – Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.
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Location Ashburn, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-05-26
Category Software
Subcategory SW Testing
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented mid-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.
This position is hybrid-remote. 2 days on-site in Ashburn, VA per week is required.
Job Responsibilities
Day-to-day test engineering duties include, but are not limited to
Developing test scripts
Generating test data
Data Validation
Web service testing
Data interface message testing preferably with XML message set
Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation
Executing regression, functional, and system testing
Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports
Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies
Generating Jira tickets that identify defect description, with repeatable steps to reproduce the error.
Collaborating with development team members on understanding the defect and retesting when resolved.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field with 5+ years of technical experience
5+ years hands-on experience in software test execution, as well as creation and implementation of Test Strategies, Test Plans, Manual Test Cases and Automated Test Scripts.
Strong experience with the following
Selenium
Cucumber
Playwright
Some API testing experience.
Experience in backend testing is a prerequisite.
At least 3 years of software development (in Java and SQL programming) experience plus the ability to utilize that experience to develop a strong test approach.
Strong SQL development skills (preferably PL-SQL) and solid understanding of relational databases, which will be utilized when testing in a large database.
Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model
Minimum 3-5 years of experience with any one of the following Test Management Software (HP Mercury suite of tools –QuickTestPro, Test Director, LoadRunner, Quality Center) to conduct functional, regression and performance testing
Evaluate test results, report on and manage defects in a timely fashion.
Desired Skills And Experience
Experience in all stages of application testing, including backend testing, functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing
Experience with integration level testing, requiring ability to work with both big picture & in-depth domain knowledge.
Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments Back-end applications, Web Services, UI, and desktop
Web Service testing using Soap UI with basic XML knowledge
Ability to define and generate meaningful test metrics
Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must have the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical project members.
Experience with XML and NIEM a plus
Experience working in an agile development process is a plus.
Master’s degree in computer science or related field is a plus
Customer Requirements
Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen
Location – Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.
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