Senior Field Software Test Engineer

SAIC

. Coordinate with software engineering teams to configure, deploy, and test applications and microservices on on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUpper Marlboro • Maryland • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software testing and configuration, with a strong focus on API testing, performance testing, and automation. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software products meet client requirements and are ready for deployment.

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API TestingPerformance TestingTest AutomationAgile Software DevelopmentConfiguration Management

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Hard Skills

Software TestingConfiguration DocumentationMicroservicesProgramming Language (GO)Load TestingTest Automation Suites (Selenium)Event-Driven SystemsInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD PipelinesTesting APIs (Postman)

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian JiraConfluenceBitbucketGatlingPostmanActive Directory

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsDistributed ArchitecturesIoT TestingUSB Device Integrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with software engineering teams to configure, deploy, and test applications and microservices on on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms
Develop and maintain configuration documentation and software test plans
Perform and document tests of APIs and microservices, including containerized services
Communicate issues to development teams and follow up to ensure resolution
Coordinate testing activities with ongoing IDSL projects and priorities set by program and technical leadership
Contribute to maintenance of software testing environments
Facilitate seamless code promotion into production by communicating testing issues and verifying resolution
Support cross-functional teams by ensuring software products are tested and ready to meet changing research needs and client requirements
Work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, and AI scientists on technology development and experimentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with 5+ years of experience, or Master of Science (MS) with 3+ years of experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
Strong communication and collaboration skills with teams across locations
Strong experience testing and configuring software on premises and at field locations sites
Strong experience with at least one programming language (e.g., GO)
Experience testing both front end and back end software products
Experience testing APIs using tools like Postman
Experience testing IoT and USB device integrations
Experience with performance and load testing using tools like Gatling
Experience with test automation suites such as Seleneum
Experience with agile software development and tools such as Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or similar
Understanding of event-driven systems or distributed architectures
Understanding of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with identity management principles and tools such as Active Directory
Familiarity with DevSecOps best-practices