SAIC · 6 hours ago
Software Test Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expSAIC is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Software Test Engineer to join their lead systems integrator team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing tests to ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software applications for the Department of the Air Force’s Integrated Fires Command and Control Program.
SoftwareInformation TechnologySecurityService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and document detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and specifications
Collaborate with project stakeholders and developers to define test coverage and clarify requirements
Establish testing strategies for functional, integration, regression, performance, and usability testing
Execute manual and automated test cases to identify software defects, inconsistencies, and usability issues
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
Perform smoke, functional, system, integration, and regression testing on applications in development, staging, and release environments
Use software debugging tools to prioritize and help resolve identified issues
Log, track, and manage software defects using bug-tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure DevOps
Work with the development team to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve issues efficiently
Provide clear, concise, and actionable defect reports to facilitate the resolution process
Conduct performance, stress, and load tests using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar platforms to ensure applications meet scalability and reliability standards
Analyze test results and provide detailed performance metrics and improvement recommendations
Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings and provide input on testing timelines, deliverables, and roadmaps
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify testing gaps and improve testing techniques
Advocate for quality improvements throughout the software development lifecycle
Prepare and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test reports, traceability matrices, and summaries
Ensure test results are well-documented and test coverage is aligned with project goals
Monitor key quality metrics and provide data-driven insights to project stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field and 9 years of experience. Equivalent work experience may substitute for a degree
Active TS/SCI or SCI eligible
5+ years of software testing experience, including automation and manual testing
Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Robot Framework, Cypress, or similar)
Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC)
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript for test script development
Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
Preferred
Testing certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester, Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), or similar
Experience with API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured
Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and continuous testing/integration (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with developers, analysts, and leadership teams
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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