Software Tester Principal

SAIC; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 103.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SAIC is seeking an experienced Software Tester Principal to support a project with the option to work 100% remotely within the U.S. Candidates must be able to obtain a public trust clearance.

The role emphasizes UI automation using Playwright, API testing, and collaboration across scrum teams to ensure regression coverage and release quality.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience; Masters and 5+ years.
• U.S. Citizens; ability to obtain public trust clearance.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Providing clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Test automation

UI testing

API testing

Collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's degree

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Azure DevOps

ALM

Jira

GitLab

Jobbeschreibung

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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