HPC - Senior Test Engineer - Linux, Bash, REST 11/4/2026 Annapolis Junction, MD MD - DRA

Erias Ventures, LLC.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 220,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

11% Roth or Traditional 401k with vest

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage

Long Term Disability

Disability Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Birthday Off

Amazon Prime Membership

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment Allowance

Company Events

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC. seeks a Test Engineer to plan, develop, execute, and automate testing for software, middleware, and HPC infrastructure. The role ensures reliability, scalability, performance, and security of HPC systems in a demanding environment.

A Top-Secret/SCI clearance is required, with no sponsorship available. Eight years of TE experience and a related degree are required; advanced automation, REST API testing, and CI/CD with GitLab CI are valued.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline; four years of TE experience can substitute for the degree.
• Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Proficient Bash/Python scripting for task automation.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems.
• Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems.
• Defect tracking and resolution processes experience.
• Software testing methodologies and test lifecycle management experience.
• Developing automated test solutions and validation frameworks.
• CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI.
• Containerization with Docker and Podman.
• Git source control experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, and automate testing activities for software, middleware, and HPC infrastructure.
• Validate reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operability of HPC systems.
• Create and execute test plans and validation for HPC software and REST APIs.
• Track defects and coordinate resolution across teams.
• Implement automated tests and validation frameworks; apply CI/CD practices.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Linux system administration

HPC testing

REST API testing

Defect tracking

Test lifecycle management

Automated test frameworks

CI/CD (GitLab CI)

Docker

Podman

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Tools

GitLab CI

JIRA

Confluence

Splunk

Ansible

Job description

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Description

We are seeking a 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.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCIwith polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

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

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $220,000 - $241,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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