IT Technology Specialist Tester

ARLINGTON, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

DoD
OSD
System Integration Testing
Java
JSP
JavaScript
Eclipse
Microsoft SQL Server
Git
User Stories
Software Engineering
Regression Analysis
Exploratory Testing
Clarity
Collaboration
Communication
Testing
Supervision
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Agile
UPS
Sprint
Cross-functional Team
Demonstrations
JD
Workflow
Software Testing
Test Management
Defect Tracking
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
ADO
Organizational Skills
Test Cases
Reporting
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2601479

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-16

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an IT Technology Specialist/Tester to join our team in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

This position will sit on-site in Arlington, Virginia at the Pentagon.

Current project technologies include legacy Java, JSP, native Javascript, scriplet code built in Eclipse with a MS SQL server backend and GIT for the code repository.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive testing of current and future software applications and modules, ensuring high-quality delivery for our customers.
Develop clear, thorough, and well-structured test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, applying strong knowledge of software engineering principles.
Execute functional, regression, and exploratory testing across multiple environments. Validate new features, enhancements, and defect fixes, and document results with precision and clarity.
Log defects in Azure DevOps (ADO) with detailed reproduction steps, expected vs. actual outcomes, and supporting evidence. Collaborate closely with developers to drive timely resolution and maintain transparent communication.
Take full ownership of assigned testing tasks, delivering high quality work with minimal supervision.
Apply sound judgment and problem-solving techniques to meet objectives while working under general direction.
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies-including daily stand ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives-while collaborating with team members in an Azure DevOps environment.
Analyze customer needs, quickly learn new tools and technologies, and contribute to effective solutions both independently and within a cross functional team.
Prepare and deliver demonstrations of newly implemented functionality to customers or stakeholders, clearly articulating changes, expected behavior, and business value while confidently addressing questions.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of relevant experience; Masters and seven (7) years of relevant experience. PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree

Required Skills:

Proven ability to quickly understand and work with complex software systems, technical workflows, and application architectures.
Strong background in structured software testing methodologies, with hands on experience creating, executing, and documenting detailed test procedures.
Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools, particularly Azure DevOps (ADO), for organizing test cases, tracking progress, and reporting defects.

Clearance:

Active Secret clearance is required for this position.

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601479
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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