Captivation

Software engineering for mission-focused teams

Test Engineer 3

Test Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAnnapolis Junction, MD, USA$130k - $270k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Eight years of experience as a test engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
A bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four additional years of test-engineer experience may substitute for the degree.
Experience using the Linux command-line interface and Linux tools.
Proficiency in Bash and 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 high-performance computing systems.
Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to high-performance computing systems.
Demonstrated experience in defect tracking and resolution processes.
Experience with software testing methodologies and test lifecycle management.
Experience developing automated test solutions and validation frameworks.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman.
Experience with the Git source control system.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, execute, and automate testing activities for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure deployed in high-performance computing environments to validate system requirements.
Ensure the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of high-performance computing systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA and Confluence.
Familiarity with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data.
Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience with infrastructure as code principles and automation tools, including Ansible.

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level test engineer who shall be responsible for planning, developing, executing, and automating testing activities for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure deployed in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments to validate system requirements. This position ensures the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight (8) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required
Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools
Proficient using Bash/Python scripting for task automation
Strong understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals
3+ 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 in 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, PodMan
Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiar with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine generated data
Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
Above Market Hourly Rates
$3,600 HSA Contribution
6 Weeks Paid Time Off
Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

About the Company

Captivation

Software engineering for mission-focused teams

Captivation builds digital software for mission makers by delivering engineering services across a wide range of disciplines. The work is collaborative, with teams that move quickly like a small business and take pride in what they develop. The company emphasizes transparency, a flat organizational structure, and a developer-focused culture, which enables engineers to work directly and iteratively with clients. Compared with larger firms, Captivation differentiates itself through its focus on timely delivery, practical problem solving, and actively pursuing challenging projects for the Intelligence Community, using modern software technologies. The goal is to produce solutions that clients value, on time, while growing the team and empowering its engineers to take ownership of their work.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 2014

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