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Automation Engineer Junior

Ashburn, VA, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Software Testing
Web Testing
Data Validation
Unix
Scripting
System Testing
Software Engineering
Eclipse
JetBrains
IntelliJ IDEA
Computer Science
Java
J2EE
Enterprise Software
Spring Framework
Selenium WebDriver
TestNG
SQL
Relational Databases
Test Scripts
Data Modeling
Reporting
Management
Object-Oriented Programming
Data Structure
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Test Management
Bugzilla
JIRA
Rally
Quality Assurance
Backend Testing
Usability
Regression Analysis
Performance Testing
Automated Testing
API
SoapUI
POSTMAN
JSON
XML
SPA
Testing
Protractor
Software Development
Arena
Communication
Collaboration
Agile
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2613931

Location: Ashburn, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-23

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Testing

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career.

Position Summary

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 web applications as dictated by project requirement.

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 in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical experience.
Experience with Java/JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems.
Spring Boot.
Selenium WebDriver, TestNG.
Basic SQL query skills and general understanding of relational databases.
Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model.
Evaluate test results, report and manage defects.
Good understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures.
Ability to work in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment.
Good written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels.
Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience with any one of the following test management software (Bugzilla, Jira, Rally.)
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: frontend/backend applications and API Service testing using tools such as Soap UI and Postman with basic JSON and XML knowledge.
Experience with any SPA framework testing tools (e.g. e2e, Protractor.)
Prior experience in a software development arena is a plus.
Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must have the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical project members.
Experience working in an agile development process 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 - Required to be on-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. After the first year, have the option to work a hybrid schedule (2 days on-site) depending on the needs of the team.

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: 2613931
Posted 9 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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