"Alerted.org

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. 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

Experience:

+ Minimum of 5-7 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, mobile applications, APIs, and services.

+ Understanding of security testing practices and tools.

+ Knowledge of 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: 2509820

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