Senior Test Engineer - HPC Linux Bash/Python CI/CD Docker

Captivation Software; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary

401k contribution

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Insurance packages

Job summary

Captivation Software in Annapolis, MD is seeking a senior test engineer who will plan, develop, execute, and automate testing for software applications, middleware, and HPC infrastructure. The role ensures reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems to support critical national missions.

Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance, eight years of experience as a TE, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and extensive Linux, scripting, REST API, CI/CD,

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 is required.
• Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux tooling is required.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, and automate testing activities for software applications, middleware, and HPC infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems.
• Develop automated test solutions and validation frameworks; contribute to CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Collaborate with developers and operations to implement effective testing across Linux environments.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python scripting

Linux administration

Test planning

REST API testing

QA/testing methodologies

CI/CD practices

Automated testing

Containerization

Git workflow

Education

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

Tools

GitLab CI

Docker

Podman

Git

Job description

Captivation Software in Annapolis, MD is seeking a senior test engineer who will plan, develop, execute, and automate testing for software applications, middleware, and HPC infrastructure. The role ensures reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems to support critical national missions.

Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance, eight years of experience as a TE, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and extensive Linux, scripting, REST API, CI/CD,