Automation Test Engineer

SAIC

. Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts across API, service, and UI layers .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSterling • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test automation, including proficiency in C#, Python, and SQL, while effectively collaborating with development and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Capable of designing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks, as well as performing thorough testing of integrated hardware and software systems.

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Test Automation ExperienceProficiency In C#Proficiency In PythonSQL And Relational Database KnowledgeAPI Testing Experience

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationC#PythonSQLJavascriptTypescriptNodeJSSeleniumPlaywrightCucumber

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsInitiative

Tools & Technologies

JiraSoapUIWiresharkTcpdumpCurlUbuntuLinux

Certifications & Qualifications

DHS Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

QATest ExperienceIntegration TestingRegression TestingFunctional TestingSystem TestingAPI TestingExploratory TestingHardware And Software SystemsAgile

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptLinuxNode.jsPythonSeleniumShell ScriptingSOAPSQLTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts across API, service, and UI layers
Develop and test C# and Python code as project requirements dictate
Implement integration, regression, functional, and system tests during feature development
Perform manual and exploratory testing of integrated hardware and software systems, including LPR, biometric/facial recognition, and RFID devices
Validate device read accuracy, transaction correlation, and behavior under real and adverse conditions
Reproduce field and edge conditions and confirm graceful end-to-end handling
Develop and maintain test plans and test cases
Write SQL or Unix scripts for test-data generation and test-harness automation
Maintain and improve automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot automation-system issues
Investigate defects using logs, TCP/HTTP traffic captures, and the command line
Isolate hardware, software, configuration, and network faults
Report and manage defects in Jira
Produce test summaries and raise functional, performance, and requirement-discrepancy tickets
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprints

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of QA / test experience including test automation
Proficiency in C#, Python, Javascript, Typescript, and NodeJS
Test automation experience with Selenium, Playwright, and Cucumber
Strong SQL and relational-database knowledge
API testing experience with some UI testing across backend, middleware, desktop, and microservice layers
SOAP services experience via SoapUI with basic XML
Working knowledge of TCP and HTTP; ability to inspect traffic using Wireshark, tcpdump, or curl
Comfort working on Ubuntu/Linux
SQL or Unix/shell scripting for test data and test-harness automation
Experience testing integrated hardware and software systems
Exposure to video-frame or image/stream inspection, or clear aptitude to learn it
Ability to generate test data, validate results, and report and manage defects in Jira
Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong initiative

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer