Senior Test Automation Engineer – Microservices

Ctrl + • Annapolis Junction, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Test Automation Engineer will help ensure a modernized microservices platform works, scales, and performs under pressure. The role supports modernization of a legacy operational system using a microservices architecture, AWS-native technologies, and modern CI/CD. This is an on-site position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland; applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades.

The engineer executes manual and automated testing within a test framework, authors tests using Cucumber and Playwright, and runs load, performance, chaos, functional, and end-to-end tests. The role applies microservices, CI/CD, and Agile practices and collaborates with developers and stakeholders.

Approximate compensation is $113.62–$125.45 per hour, excluding the employer’s 401(k) contribution. Hourly pay varies according to qualifications, experience, and selected compensation model. Three models are available: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. The listed range’s lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or a master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with one or more of Playwright, Cucumber, JMeter, Swagger, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Experience with Section 508 testing tools such as JAWS or NVDA.
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, or Ansible.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, GitLab, or Jira.
• Must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades.
• Must live within commuting distance of the Annapolis Junction, Maryland work location and be able to work in person.

Nice To Haves

• Microservices design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated tests within a test framework.
• Author tests using Cucumber and Playwright.
• Run load, performance, chaos, functional, and end-to-end testing.
• Apply microservices, CI/CD, and Agile practices.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders.

Benefits

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
• Paid social and team events.
• Compensation models include options with bonus and/or PTO; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior