QA Automation Tester
SAIC · Reston, VA · 3 wk ago
Quality Assurance$120k–$160k/yrFull-time
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 scripts incorporating 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
- Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience in QA automation testing, including both manual and automation
- Strong hands-on test automation experience using Selenium and Playwright
- Hands-on experience with integrating AI-based test automation libraries and frameworks into custom automation framework with 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 AI based 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 in Python and scripting language such as PowerShell / Bash
- Experience with Git version control systems
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Pay
Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000.