Principal Software Tester

Description

SAIC is searching for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Software Test Engineer who performs high-level, day-to-day software testing solutions to join our team and begin an exciting and challenging career. This is a 100% Remote role.

Job Description:

• Develops and executes test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.

• Develops test plans, test schedule, and approach.

• Writes test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios.

• Conducts a walk through on test case/script with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.

• Performs and leads tests of software and/or IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.

• Performs verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment.

• Documents and communicates test results.

• Supports analysis of test results and resolution of open issues.

• Documents and works to resolve all complex problems.

• Reports progress on problem resolution to management.

• Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Creates daily test metrics and reporting.

• Occasionally performs other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.

• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.

• Work is reviewed by management to measure whether objectives have been met.

• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

• Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.

• Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects.

• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.

• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s and ten (10) years or more experience.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Advanced certifications in testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA) are preferred.

Experience:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.

• Proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

• Experience in both manual and automated testing.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Requirements:

• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.

• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, LoadRunner).

• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

• Understanding of performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).

• Strong programming skills, often in languages such as Java, Python, or C#.

• Experience with defect tracking and management tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).

• Knowledge of database and SQL for validating stored data.

• Experience in testing web applications, APIs, and services.

• Understanding of security testing practices and tools.

• Experience with different types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and UAT.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Leadership abilities to mentor and guide junior testers.

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.

• Experience with test management tools.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

• Ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing.

• Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

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

REQNUMBER: 2618481

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability