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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Test Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,001.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unix, Data Validation, Eclipse (Software), IntelliJ IDEA, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft UI Automation, Oracle (Applications), Selenium, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, System Testing, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Spring-boot, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-automation-test-engineer-52849073 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical experience. * Some Java 8. * Spring Boot. * Selenium. * Playwright (critical). * Rest Assured library for webservices. * JavaScript for Playwright. * Familiarity with UI automation tools/Cucumber. * AWS (plus). * Oracle/Postgres DB, PL/SQL. Desired Skills and Experience * Docker. * Jenkins. * Konvoy. * Kubernetes. * Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus. Customer Requirements * Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation. * Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen. * Location - Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area. ## Description Description We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic mid-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA. The Automation Engineer will participate in software testing, creation and implementation of Test Strategies, Plans, and Automated Test Scripts as well as other aspects of the software development lifecycle. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing Java code as dictated by project requirement. Candidates must have experience with Selenium, Cucumber, and Playwright, as well as Java and/or Python. Job Responsibilities * Developing automation test scripts. * Generating test data and performing Data Validation. * Data interface message testing with JSON and XML message sets. * Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation. * Execute regression, functional, and system testing. * Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports. * Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies, and generating defect change requests and reporting discrepancies. * Use modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the software. * Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRA. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical experience. * Some Java 8. * Spring Boot. * Selenium. * Playwright (critical). * Rest Assured library for webservices. * JavaScript for Playwright. * Familiarity with UI automation tools/Cucumber. * AWS (plus). * Oracle/Postgres DB, PL/SQL. Desired Skills and Experience * Docker. * Jenkins. * Konvoy. * Kubernetes. * Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus. Customer Requirements * Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation. * Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen. * Location - Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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