Key skills
Automated testing frameworksPerformance testingCloud-based applicationsAgile developmentJavaScript scriptingTest ManagementAttention to detailTechnical writingEffective communicationJavaScriptPlaywrightAWSGitLab CIGitLabAgileCI/CDCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
SAIC is seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to design, execute, and evolve test strategies that ensure feature readiness, system performance, and overall product quality. The role emphasizes both manual and automated testing, close collaboration with developers, and clear communication of defects and test results throughout the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Design and write test cases based on requirements and release notes
- Execute complex functional and performance testing of new features
- Validate system behavior against design specifications and expected outcomes
- Document detailed test results and clearly report defects using GitLab
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and manual test cases
- Continuously refine testing methodologies for accuracy and reliability
- Update test documentation as requirements and procedures evolve
- Partner closely with developers to ensure timely defect resolution during testing cycles
Requirements:
- US Citizen and Active Secret security clearance
- Experience working in structured testing or QA roles
- Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or iterative development environments
- Performance and load testing specialization
- Experience testing cloud-based applications
- Familiarity with end-to-end testing strategies and test metrics
- Prior involvement in continuous testing or shift-left testing models
- Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
- Testing Tools Automated testing frameworks (Playwright preferred)
- Scripting JavaScript or similar scripting languages
- Test Management Kiwi TCMS
- CI/CD & Tracking GitLab CI/CD pipelines and issue tracking
- Performance Testing Load and stress testing tools (K6, JMeter)
- Cloud Exposure Familiarity with AWS environments
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Clear, concise technical writing (test cases, bug reports, documentation)
- Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Automation experience