Principal Software Tester

Job
Location: Remote Work, TX, United States
Date Posted: Oct 28, 2026
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Testing
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum

Clearance Required:

None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
Benefits:

SAIC is searching for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Testing Prinicpal who performs high-level, day-to-day software testing solutions to join our team and begin an exciting and challenging career. This is a 100% Remote role.

Job Description

• Develops and executes test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.
• Develops test plans, test schedule, and approach.
• Writes test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios.
• Conducts a walk through on test case/script with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
• Performs and leads tests of software and/or IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
• Performs verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment.
• Documents and communicates test results.
• Supports analysis of test results and resolution of open issues.
• Documents and works to resolve all complex problems.
• Reports progress on problem resolution to management.
• Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Creates daily test metrics and reporting.
• Occasionally performs other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
• Work is reviewed by management to measure whether objectives have been met.
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.
• Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors and ten (10) years or more experience;
  Masters and three (3) years or more experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE, CSQA) are preferred.
• Proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Edifecs certification and experience preferred.

Requirements

• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., Git Hub Actions).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Understanding of…