Automation Test Engineer Senior

SAIC; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,001 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a senior QA Automation Engineer in Ashburn, VA for a hybrid-remote role with 2 days on-site per week. You will design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for Java-based software, encompassing backend, API, and UI testing across multiple environments.

Strong experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, SQL, and cloud testing is required. Ideal candidates have 9+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field, and proven collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 9+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience with Java development and automated testing.
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber for test automation.
• SQL queries and relational databases knowledge.
• Automation testing focusing on API testing with some UI testing.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS) and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests; create and implement automated test scripts for software functionality, security, and usability.
• Write detailed test plans and test cases; utilize test management tools.
• Report defects and collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and verify fixes.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams across the SDLC; participate in agile ceremonies.
• Maintain and improve automation frameworks and pipelines; support CI/CD processes.
• Identify defects and performance issues; generate Jira defect tickets and report discrepancies.

Skills

Java

SQL

API testing

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cucumber

SoapUI

Eclipse

IntelliJ

Job description

Job Details

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2615134

Location Ashburn, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-07-30

Category Software

Subcategory SW Testing

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID

SAIC is seeking a motivated and energetic senior level QA Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

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 Java code as dictated by project requirement.

This position is hybrid-remote and requires 2 days on-site per week in Ashburn, VA.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and execute tests Create and implement automated test scripts to verify software functionality, security, and usability.


• Write test plans Develop detailed test plans and test cases, often using test management tools.


• Report and manage defects Report bugs and work with developers to troubleshoot issues and ensure fixes meet quality requirements.


• Collaborate with teams Work closely with development and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle, participating in agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups and sprints.


• Maintain automation frameworks Maintain and improve automated testing systems and pipelines, sometimes within a CI/CD environment.


• Troubleshoot issues Investigate and resolve problems with automation software and systems


• Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation


• Implement automated testing during feature development to facilitate integration, regression, functional and system testing of applications and services Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports


• Identify functional and performance defects and requirement discrepancies; generate defect Jira tickets and report discrepancies


• Use modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the software


• Work with the project team using an Agile approach to understand and document test cases in JIRA

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 9+ year of relevant technical experience


• Experience with Java


• Experience with the following Test Management Software Tools Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber


• Write SQL queries with clear understanding of relational databases.


• Experience with automation testing focusing on API testing with some UI testing


• Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model


• Ability to generate test data and perform validation


• Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments backend applications, middleware, desktop, and micro service testing using Soap UI with basic XML knowledge.


• Evaluate test results, report and manage defects


• Strong written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels


• Experience with test automation for applications running in the cloud (AWS or equivalent cloud providers)


• Experience in all stages of application testing, especially backend testing, functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing

Desired Skills And Experience

• Prior software development experience is a plus.


• Experience working in an agile development environment


• Experience with XML a plus.


• Ability to work in a high-pressured, tight-deadline environment.


• Strong collaboration skills.


• Strong initiative must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done.


• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

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 – Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.