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Automation Engineer Principal

Ashburn, VA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Software Testing
Data Validation
JSON
Unix
Scripting
System Testing
Software Engineering
Eclipse
JetBrains
IntelliJ IDEA
Testing
Java
Spring Framework
Cucumber
Web Services
JavaScript
UI
Amazon Web Services
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Database
PL/SQL
Test Management
TestNG
Selenium
JIRA
SQL
Relational Databases
Test Scripts
Data Modeling
Automated Testing
Middleware
Web Service QA
SoapUI
XML
Reporting
Management
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Backend Testing
Usability
Regression Analysis
Performance Testing
Software Development
Agile
Docker
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Computer Science
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2614315

Location: Ashburn, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-07

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 and energetic Senior-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

The Automation Engineer will participate in software testing, creation and implementation of Test Strategies, Plans, and Automated Test Scripts as well as other aspects of the software development lifecycle. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing Java code as dictated by project requirement.

This position is hybrid-remote and requires on-site work in Ashburn, VA 2 days per week.

Job Responsibilities

Developing automation test scripts
Generating test data and performing Data Validation
Data interface message testing with JSON and XML message sets
Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation
Execute regression, functional, and system testing
Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports
Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies, and generating defect change requests and reporting discrepancies
Use modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the software
Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRA

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 9+ years of technical experience
Experience with:
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Selenium
- Playwright (critical)
- Cucumber
- Rest Assured library for webservices
- JavaScript for Playwright
- Familiarity with UI automation tools
- AWS (plus)
- Oracle/Postgres DB, PL/SQL
Experience with one of the following Test Management Software Tools: TestNG, Selenium and Jira
Write SQL queries with clear understanding of relational databases.
Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model
Ability to generate test data and perform validation
Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments: backend applications, middleware, desktop, and web service testing using Soap UI with basic XML knowledge.
Evaluate test results, report and manage defects
Strong written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels
Experience in all stages of application testing, especially backend testing , functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing

Desired Skills and Experience

Prior software development experience is a plus.
Experience working in an agile development environment
Docker
Jenkins
Konvoy
Kubernetes
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.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2614315
Posted 5 hours 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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