Principal Software Tester

DescriptionSAIC is seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on Principal Software Tester to join our team in Alexandria, VA.This position is primarily Remote / Virtual / Work from home position and will require occasional on-site at the Mark Center (Alexandria, VA) as required to support test events and customer meetings etc. Preferred home of record near Alexandria, VA or willing to relocate to the area for periodic onsite visits.Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be an experienced Software Tester who is able to serve our customer in testing current and future software applications and modules.

Candidate is expected to have a complete understanding of software engineering principles, theories, and concepts. Activities may include supporting testing events, developing and/or mapping requirements to test cases, and supporting design activities.

Requires the ability to understand customer problems, quickly learn new tools and technologies, and work both independently and as part of a team of developers and functional experts to rapidly deliver customer solutions.

Candidate must demonstrate the ability to meet objectives using good judgment and techniques for obtaining solutions while working under general direction.

Candidate will work in an agile environment, attend daily scrum meetings, and work collaboratively with team in an Azure Dev Ops environment.

Candidate will represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects, which may require direct communication with customers.

QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of relevant experience; Masters and three (3) years of relevant experience; 4+ years of additional experience can be used in lieu of degree.

Required Security Clearance:

Must be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Required Skills:

Demonstrated aptitude to learn complex technical aspects of a software application and systems

Strong Knowledge and experience in structured software testing and experience documenting test procedures

Experience using applications to track testing, such as Azure DevOps (ADO)

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

REQNUMBER: 2412208SAIC 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