Principal Software Tester (Edifecs)

Job ID: 2617834 **Location:** Remote Work, TX, US **Date Posted:** 2026\-10\-12 **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:** ORA\_REMOTE **Description** 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. **Qualificatio