Test Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/HPC/Gitlab/CI/CD/Docker
- Pay
- $130,000 – $270,000 per year
- Location
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Listed
- 5 days ago
About the role
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.
About the role
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
Additional information
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
From Captivation Software's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 4, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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