QA Automation Tester

Saic; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic is looking for a senior automation tester to join their AI Agentic Program in Reston, VA. The successful candidate will have deep experience in QA automation, with a focus on integrating AI-driven testing strategies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with developers, participating in Agile ceremonies, and designing comprehensive test plans. The role requires proficiency in test automation tools, API testing, and a solid foundation in programming.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA automation testing, including both manual and automation.
• Hands-on experience with strong test automation frameworks.
• Understanding of AI-based agentic frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI-driven test coverage into development pipelines.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test scripts.

Skills

Test automation using Selenium

API testing (REST & SOAP)

Performance testing with JMeter

Proficiency in Python

Scripting languages (PowerShell / Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BlinqIO

TestMu

Git version control systems

Job description

Description

The AI Agentic Program seeks a senior automation tester with strong experience testing Agile software teams delivering cloud-native, intelligence-driven, and autonomous multi-agent systems. The individual should have deep knowledge of Agile practices and experience coordinating distributed engineering, data, and DevSecOps teams. This position requires one day onsite in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

• Work with developers to integrate AI-driven test coverage into development pipelines
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scriptsincorporating AI-powered testing strategies
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and ad-hoc testing
• Conduct API testing (REST & SOAP) using appropriate tools
• Execute automation testing and maintain automation frameworks
• Perform performance and load testing
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests into build processes
• Ensure application compatibility across Windows environments
• Drive best practices in test automation, code quality, and reusability
• Identify and drive implementation of best practices in automation testing, including AI-based techniques for defect detection, predictive test case generation, and maintenance of reusable test assets.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in AI technologies and their application in quality assurance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience in QAautomationtesting, including both manual and automation
• Strong hands-ontest automationexperienceusingSeleniumandPlaywright
• Hands-on experience withintegratingAI-based test automation libraries and frameworksinto custom automation frameworkwith a focus on developing intelligent test generation mechanisms and adaptive test strategies
• Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools or platforms (e.g.,BlinqIO,TestMu)
• Understanding of AIbased agentic frameworks for adaptive test strategies
• Solid experience in API testing (REST & SOAP)
• Proficiency in SQL
• Strong knowledge of JSON and XML
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools (JMeter)
• Proficiency inPython andscripting languagesuch asPowerShell / Bash
• Experience with Gitversion control systems
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Must be a US Citizen