Automation Test Engineer Senior

SAIC is seeking a motivated and energetic senior level QA 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 2 days on-site per week in Ashburn, VA. 

Job Responsibilities – 

• Design and execute tests: Create and implement automated test scripts to verify software functionality, security, and usability. 
• Write test plans: Develop detailed test plans and test cases, often using test management tools. 
• Report and manage defects: Report bugs and work with developers to troubleshoot issues and ensure fixes meet quality requirements. 
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with development and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle, participating in agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups and sprints. 
• Maintain automation frameworks: Maintain and improve automated testing systems and pipelines, sometimes within a CI/CD environment. 
• Troubleshoot issues: Investigate and resolve problems with automation software and systems 
• Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation
• Implement automated testing during feature development to facilitate integration, regression, functional and system testing of applications and services Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports 
• Identify functional and performance defects and requirement discrepancies; generate defect Jira tickets and report discrepancies
• Use modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the software
• Work with the project team using an Agile approach to understand and document test cases in JIRA

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.