Test Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/HPC/Gitlab/CI/CD/Docker

Captivation Software • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • $130,000 - $270,000

About The Position

Captivation Software is seeking a senior-level test engineer to plan, develop, execute, and automate testing activities for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure deployed in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The role validates system requirements and helps ensure the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems. This position is open to direct hires only; candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Eight years of experience as a test engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of test engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Proficiency with Bash/Python scripting for task automation.
• Strong understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals.
• At least three years of software testing, quality assurance, or validation experience in Linux environments.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems.
• Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems.
• Demonstrated experience with defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Experience with software testing methodologies and test lifecycle management.
• Experience developing automated test solutions and validation frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and PodMan.
• Experience with Git source control.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code principles and automation tools, including Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, and automate testing activities for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure deployed in HPC environments.
• Validate system requirements.
• Help ensure the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $130,000–$270,000, depending on years of experience.
• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution; no matching required, with vesting from day one.
• Above-market hourly rates.
• $3,600 HSA contribution.
• Six weeks of paid time off.
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D coverage.

What This Job Offers

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