Job Description Description Position Overview We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic Software Automation Engineer (MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE PYTHON EXPERIENCE) 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 Python and/or Java code as dictated by project requirement. 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 in Computer Science or related field * 9+ Years of relevant technical experience * 5+ years of experience with Python * Strong experience Java 8+ * Spring Boot * Selenium * Rest Assured library for webservices * JavaScript * Familiarity with UI automation tools (Playwright, Cucumber, Cypress, Jest, etc.) * Ability to develop a test framework from scratch that can be used and maintained by other test analysts for including test scenarios/regression run * Ability to automate test data generation to be used for regression run * AWS (plus) * Oracle/Postgres DB, PL/SQL Desired Skills and Experience: * Docker * Jenkins * Gitlab * Kubernetes * Playwright * Prior experience as a software development 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 2-3 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area. 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. Overview SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.