Test Engineer

Red Arch Solutions • Annapolis Junction, MD

4d • $160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Test Engineer plans, develops, executes, and automates testing activities for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure deployed in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The role validates system requirements and ensures the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems.

Requirements

• Eight years of experience as a Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A 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 Engineer experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience using the Linux command-line interface and Linux tools.
• Proficiency with Bash or 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 or 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.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code principles and automation tools, including Ansible.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 100% paid employee healthcare premiums.
• HaloScripts concierge prescription medication service.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with a 6% match, vested from day one, and up to a 4% profit-sharing contribution.
• Annualized bonus compensation.
• Spot bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• College Loan Pay Back Program.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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