Sr Software Test Engineer

Job description

**Description**

SAIC is searching for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Sr. Software Test Engineer who performs high-level, day-to-day software testing solutions to join our team and begin an exciting and challenging career.

**This is a 100% Remote role.**

**Job Description:**

+ Develops and executes test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.
+ Develops test plans, test schedule, and approach.
+ Writes test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios.
+ Conducts a walk through on test case/script with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
+ Performs and leads tests of software and/or IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
+ Performs verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment.
+ Documents and communicates test results.
+ Supports analysis of test results and resolution of open issues.
+ Documents and works to resolve all complex problems.
+ Reports progress on problem resolution to management.
+ Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations.

Creates daily test metrics and reporting.
+ Occasionally performs other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
+ Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field.

General knowledge of other related disciplines.
+ Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives.

Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
+ Work is reviewed by management to measure whether objectives have been met.
+ Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
+ Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.
+ Works under only general direction.

Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
+ Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
+ Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects.
+ Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
+ Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

**Qualifications**

**Education:**

+ Bachelors and ten (10) years or more experience
+ Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
+ Advanced certifications in testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA) are preferred.

**Experience:**

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
+ Proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
+ Experience in both manual and automated testing.
+ Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

**Requirements:**

+ Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
+ Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, QTP, LoadRunner).
+ Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., GitHub Actions).
+ Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
+ Understanding of performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
+ Strong programming skills, often in languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
+ Experience with defect tracking and management tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
+ Knowledge of database and SQL for validating stored data.
+ Experience in testing web applications, APIs, and services.
+ Understanding of security testing practices and tools.
+ Experience with different types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and UAT.
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
+ Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
+ Leadership abilities to mentor and guide junior testers.
+ Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
+ Experience with test management tools
+ Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
+ Ability to conduct test reviews and provide constructive feedback.
+ Strong understanding of risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and context-driven testing.
+ Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

**Clearance Requirement**

**US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance**

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2510884
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets.

Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training.

We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion.

For more information, visit saic.com.

For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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