**Description** We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on testing and Quality Assurance (QA) to join our agile team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience. Preferred experience with DevOps practices with an emphasis on automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and quality control processes to ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality software. **This position is contingent on funding and will be located in Arlington, VA.** **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Bachelors Degree or 4+ Years equivalent work experience + Create and execute tests within an agile methodology + Develop test cases, execute them, and collaborate when there are issues + Troubleshoot, isolate, and document bugs and defects, working closely with developers to ensure prompt resolutions + Collaborate with development teams to understand code changes and feature enhancements to determine appropriate testing strategies + Ability to design and implement automated testing frameworks and strategies to facilitate continuous integration and deployment + Develop and maintain test automation scripts, tools, and environments for performance, load, and stress testing + Facilitate communication between the QA, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of objectives and optimization of testing processes + Ensure code is tested at the appropriate levels (unit, API, integration, system) and oversee the creation of test plans and test cases + Monitor and improve metrics related to the quality of the build and deployment processes, such as code coverage and build pass rates + Manage and enhance the CI/CD pipeline, integrating automated testing, and ensuring a seamless path to production + Foster a culture of quality and accountability by incorporating best practices in coding, testing, and operational readiness + Stay current on the latest industry trends in DevOps, automated testing, and continuous delivery; implement these innovations where appropriate + Availability for on-call support on a 24x7x365 basis for incident resolution + Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification **Qualifications** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus + A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Test role + Experience in writing test cases, executing them, and collaborating when there are issues + Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality output + Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team + Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly articulate complex issues and technologies + Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle **DESIRED** + Experience writing testing documentation such as Software Test Plan (STP), Software Test Description (STD), and/or Scorecard + Experience in a DevOps role with a focus on automated testing and QA + Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell + Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and CI/CD tools + Familiarity with cloud services and containerization + Experience in working with configuration management tools such as Terraform, Puppet, and/or Chef + Solid understanding of source control (Git) and branching strategies **Work Environment** + This position may require on-call availability and occasional overtime + Participation in disaster recovery drills and activities + Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site system maintenance and troubleshooting **CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT** + Must have an Active Secret clearance + Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance 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: 2501660 SAIC 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