Automation Engineer Junior

Science Applications International Corp.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. is seeking an entry‑level Automation Engineer to join our Ashburn team. The role emphasizes developing automation scripts, data validation, and test data generation in an Agile environment.

You will work on web applications using Java and testing frameworks, with on‑site requirements for the first year and a potential hybrid option thereafter. The ideal candidate has Java development and testing framework experience, and is capable of contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required with 2+ years of technical experience.
• Experience with Java/JEE and software development, including designing, developing, and documenting enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG for automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation test scripts and generate test data.
• Perform data validation and interface testing with JSON/XML messages.
• Develop SQL or Unix scripts for test data or harness automation.
• Execute regression, functional, and system testing; report defects.
• Document results and create defect change requests; collaborate in Agile with JIRA.
• Use IDEs like Eclipse or IntelliJ for design, development, and testing.

Skills

Java/JEE design

Object-oriented programming

Agile development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

JIRA

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.

Position Summary

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.

The Automation Engineer will participate in software testing, creation and implementation of TestStrategies, 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.