Automation Engineer Junior

SAIC; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer to join our Ashburn, VA team. The role focuses on developing automated tests, data validation, and REST/JSON/XML data interface testing within an Agile SDLC.

The candidate should have Java development experience, Spring Boot, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG, with strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration. The position requires four days on-site per week in Ashburn for the first year, with the option to reduce to two days on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical experience.
• Experience with Java/JEE design and enterprise software development.
• Proficient in Spring Boot.
• Selenium WebDriver and TestNG expertise.
• SQL basics and relational databases.
• Ability to write test scripts from data models.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation test scripts.
• Generate test data and perform data validation.
• Test JSON/XML message interfaces and data exchanges.
• Write SQL/Unix scripts for test data and automation.
• Execute regression, functional, and system tests.
• Summarize results and report defects.
• Identify defects and document discrepancies.
• Use IDEs like Eclipse/IntelliJ for design, development, testing.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment and document requirements in JIRA.

Skills

Java/JEE design

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

SQL

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Agile

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Eclipse

IntelliJ

Selenium WebDriver

Postman

SoapUI

Jira

Bugzilla

Rally

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career.

This position requires 4 days on-site per week in Ashburn, VA for the first year of employment. After the first year, you will have the option to do 2 days on-site per week.

Position Summary

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 web applications as dictated by project requirement.

The ideal candidate will have Java development and testing framework experience, as this role will require Java Programming.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing automation test scripts.
• Generating test data and performing Data Validation.
• Data interface message testing with JSON and XML message sets.
• Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation.
• Execute regression, functional, and system testing.
• Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports.
• Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies, and generating defect change requests and reporting discrepancies.
• Use modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the software.
• Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRA.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical experience.
• Experience with Java/JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems.
• Spring Boot.
• Selenium WebDriver, TestNG.
• Basic SQL query skills and general understanding of relational databases.
• Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model.
• Evaluate test results, report and manage defects.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment.
• Good written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels.
• Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with any one of the following test management software (Bugzilla, Jira, Rally.)
• Experience in all stages of application testing, including backend testing, functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing.
• Experience with integration level testing, requiring ability to work with both big picture & in-depth domain knowledge.
• Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments: frontend/backend applications and API Service testing using tools such as Soap UI and Postman with basic JSON and XML knowledge.
• Experience with any SPA framework testing tools (e.g. e2e, Protractor.)
• Prior experience in a software development arena is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must have the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical project members.
• Experience working in an agile development process is a plus.

Customer Requirements

• Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
• Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen.
• Location - Required to be on-site in Ashburn, VA 4 days per week for the first year of employment. After the first year, have the option to work a hybrid schedule (2 days on-site) depending on the needs of the team.

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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