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SAIC

Software Tester

SAIC

. Analyze business and technical requirements and design documents to develop detailed test plans and manual test cases .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHyattsville • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and established testing methodologies, with a strong ability to design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test cases. Proficient in defect tracking, performance testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure quality deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)Automated Testing with UFTManual Testing and Defect TrackingSQL for Data ValidationXray for Jira

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Hard Skills
Test Case DevelopmentAutomated Functional TestingRegression TestingData-Driven TestingLoad and Performance TestingBasic SQL KnowledgeSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)LoadRunnerVBScriptRequirements Traceability
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsBusiness Analysis Skills
Tools & Technologies
UFTXray for JiraGitLoadRunner
Industry Keywords
Quality Assurance (QA)Test ManagementCloud TestingDefect ResolutionPeer Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyze business and technical requirements and design documents to develop detailed test plans and manual test cases
  • Execute manual tests, document results, review outcomes, and log defects
  • Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated functional, regression, and data-driven test scripts
  • Analyze automated test results, identify failed scenarios, and determine root causes
  • Track defects through closure and collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve issues
  • Deploy software builds to test environments and monitor server logs for errors
  • Support load and performance testing and contribute to performance analysis
  • Participate in or facilitate peer reviews of test cases
  • Assist with release test planning, Requirements Traceability Matrices, regression test databases, and test status and summary reports
  • Perform internal QA checks on deliverables
  • Collaborate with business analysts and developers on requirements validation and testability

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; 4 years experience in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years overall experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
  • 2+ years of experience as a software test engineer or similar QA role
  • Strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and established testing methodologies
  • Ability to analyze complex requirements and produce detailed test cases and scripts
  • Proficiency in executing manual tests, documenting results, identifying defects, and creating test reports
  • Experience designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated functional, regression, and data-driven tests using UFT or similar tools
  • Basic SQL knowledge for data validation and back-end testing
  • Experience with Xray for Jira or similar test management platforms
  • Familiarity with Git or similar configuration and version control tools
  • Experience with functional, load/performance, and security testing in cloud environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong organizational, presentation, and business analysis skills
  • Working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • LoadRunner experience and basic VBScript knowledge are desired