Software Tester Principal
Job ID: 2616662
Location: Remote Work, VA, United States
Date Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Data Scientist
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: Remote
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced Software Tester to support a project in VA. This role can be worked 100% remotely anywhere in the U.S. Candidates must be able to get a public trust clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with functional and development teams to identify, document, and execute test cases aligned to business and technical requirements
Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to design test coverage
Design, develop, execute, and maintain UI automated test scripts and frameworks using Playwright, with core skills in identifying stable web elements and building resilient automated tests for dynamic web interfaces
Design, develop, execute, and maintain API test scripts to validate service functionality, integration, and data flows
Report, track, and verify defects, and provide clear test documentation, metrics, and status reporting to support stakeholder visibility and decision-making
Apply a strong understanding of test automation fundamentals, including how automated tests are triggered, executed, and used within CI/CD pipelines to support regression coverage and release quality
Define and advance test engineering practices, testing standards, and consistent quality processes across scrum teams
Demonstrate strong collaboration, share testing best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team
Qualifications
Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years or more experience; Masters and 5+ years
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
Candidates must have the ability to get a public trust clearance
Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing experience
Providing clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders
Desired Experience:
Practical use and experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Jira, Playwright, Azure DevOps (ADO), Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM))
Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) is a plus
Awareness of GitLab for infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies
Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)
Strong logic and analytical skills
The candidate must have excellent communication skills – both written and oral
Must be extremely detail-oriented and well organized
Able to work independently or as a contributing team member
Experience testing APIs and Web ServicesAbility to quickly understand business processes and translate them into technical requirements
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.
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