Software Tester Principal

Job ID 2616662 Location Remote Work, VA, US Date Posted 2026-09-09 Category Information Technology Subcategory Data Scientist Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust Potential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTE Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Software Tester to support a project in VA. This role can be worked 100% remotely anywhere in the U.S. Candidates must be able to get a public trust clearance. Key Responsibilities Work with functional and development teams to identify, document, and execute test cases aligned to business and technical requirements Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to design test coverage Design, develop, execute, and maintain UI automated test scripts and frameworks using Playwright, with core skills in identifying stable web elements and building resilient automated tests for dynamic web interfacesDesign, develop, execute, and maintain API test scripts to validate service functionality, integration, and data flowsReport, track, and verify defects, and provide clear test documentation, metrics, and status reporting to support stakeholder visibility and decision-making Apply a strong understanding of test automation fundamentals, including how automated tests are triggered, executed, and used within CI/CD pipelines to support regression coverage and release quality Define and advance test engineering practices, testing standards, and consistent quality processes across scrum teams Demonstrate strong collaboration, share testing best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team Qualifications Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years or more experience; Masters and 5+ years Candidates must be U.S. CitizensCandidates must have the ability to get a public trust clearance Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing experience Providing clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders Experience - Desired Practical use and experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Jira, Playwright, Azure DevOps (ADO), Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM))Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) is a plus Awareness of GitLab for infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with Agile and/or DevOps methodologiesSolid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)Strong logic and analytical skillsThe candidate must have excellent communication skills – both written and oralMust be extremely detail-oriented and well organizedAble to work independently or as a contributing team memberExperience testing APIs and Web ServicesAbility to quickly understand business processes and translate them into technical requirements Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.