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Automation Test Engineer

Ashburn, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 19 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Data Validation
Unix
System Testing
JIRA
Test Plans
Manual Testing
Scripting
Selenium
Cucumber
API QA
Software Development
Java
SQL
PL/SQL
Relational Databases
Database
Test Scripts
Data Modeling
Test Management
HP
Mercury
HP LoadRunner
HP Quality Center
Reporting
Management
Quality Assurance
Backend Testing
Usability
Regression Analysis
Performance Testing
Testing
Automated Testing
Web Services
UI
Web Service QA
SoapUI
Communication
Collaboration
XML
NIEM
Agile
Computer Science
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

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.
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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2612912
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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