Remote Principal SDET: Java/Kotlin Test Architect

SAIC; Alabama; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the Joint Range Extension software team. This is a REMOTE role within the UNITED STATES and requires U.S. citizenship, with up to 10% CONUS travel.

You will drive test automation for a large Java/Kotlin/C++ system, mentor peers, and lead test initiatives to ensure rapid, high-quality releases for warfighter needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 9+ years of experience or 13+ years in lieu of degree.
• Strong Java JVM expertise and knowledge of Kotlin/Scala.
• Experience with test automation for large-scale, mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Expand unit, integration, service, GUI, and end-to-end test automation for JRE.
• Develop automated performance tests (load, stress, endurance) and assist with capacity planning.
• Design simulators for tactical data link terminals and associated hardware.
• Refactor code for testability and enable advanced white/gray-box testing.
• Mentor teammates in test automation best practices and CI/CD integration.

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the Joint Range Extension software team. This is a REMOTE role within the UNITED STATES and requires U.S. citizenship, with up to 10% CONUS travel.

You will drive test automation for a large Java/Kotlin/C++ system, mentor peers, and lead test initiatives to ensure rapid, high-quality releases for warfighter needs.