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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Tester Principal - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Web Interfaces, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Scripting, Test Scripts, Gitlab, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Playwright, Web Api - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/ABD5A84889CB441198CBF519D6A85580/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years or more experience; Masters and 5+ years * Candidates must be U.S. Citizens * Candidates must have the ability to get a public trust clearance * Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts/frameworks for functional, regression, and integration testing experience * Providing clear test documentation, metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders Experience - Desired: * Practical use and experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Jira, Playwright, Azure DevOps (ADO), Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)) * Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) is a plus * Awareness of GitLab for infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines * Familiarity with Agile and/or DevOps methodologies * Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) * Strong logic and analytical skills * The candidate must have excellent communication skills - both written and oral * Must be extremely detail-oriented and well organized * Able to work independently or as a contributing team member * Experience testing APIs and Web Services * Ability to quickly understand business processes and translate them into technical requirements ## Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Software Tester to support a project in VA. 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