Test Engineer SWE1/2 | TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required

Capstone Technology Partners; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid time off

Eleven paid holidays

401k with employer contributions

Annual bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Education and training budget

Certification and coursework budget

Amazon Prime Membership Reimbursement

Birthday Club

Capstone Swag

Job summary

Capstone Technology Partners is hiring a Mid-Level Test Engineer in Hanover, MD to ensure the AdmitIT product meets quality standards. You will design and execute test plans, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to raise the quality bar.

Requires hands-on test automation experience (Selenium, Cypress), API testing, Linux familiarity, and a TS/SCI with MD polygraph clearance. 5 years of software engineering experience and a related degree are expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on test automation experience with Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Exposure to API testing and related tools.
• Comfortable in a Linux environment.
• 5 years software engineering experience and a relevant degree.
• Strong documentation and test artifact skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans to ensure quality, reliability, and performance.
• Identify defects, document steps, and provide clear repro steps.
• Collaborate with developers to improve testing processes.
• Contribute to automated testing frameworks and coverage.

Skills

Selenium

Bruno

Cypress

API testing

Linux

UAT

Functional testing

Accessibility (508)

Role-based testing

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Test Engineer SWE1/2 | TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required

• Hanover, MD

Mid-Level Test Engineer

SWE1/2

Salary Range:$150- 200K

Location: Hanover, MD

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with MD polygraph

We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our AdmitIT product. In this role, you will design and execute test plans, identify defects, collaborate closely with development teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of our testing processes. You will work across manual and automated testing, balance thoroughness with delivery timelines, and help raise the overall quality bar.

About us:

Capstone Technology Partners delivers mission-ready cybersecurity, engineering, and AI-enhanced software solutions for federal defense clients. We combine deep technical expertise with a people-first culture to help modernize securely, accelerate capability delivery, and strengthen operational resilience. Our work supports DoW, with proven experience in ICAM, Zero Trust, cloud-native engineering, and secure Agile development.

Capstone is built on Collaboration, Culture, Connection, and Community. Values that guide every engagement and every mission we support. We deliver secure, scalable solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of our clients’ operations.

Must Have:

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Bruno, Cypress, or similar
• Exposure to API testing and related tools
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment or possess a foundational understanding of Linux
• Quick learner with a proactive, adaptable mindset
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), functional testing, API testing, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
• Strong documentation skills: manual test cases, test procedures, requirements verification traceability matrices (RVTM), and test plans
• Proficient in GitLab workflow processes
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration

Desired Skills:

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with requirements and specifications
• Execute both manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, UAT, API, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
• Identify, document, track, verify defects, provide clear reproduction steps, expected versus actual results, and severity assessments
• Analyze test outcomes, report findings, and deliver actionable feedback to developers and stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with team members throughout the software development lifecycle
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of test automation frameworks, increasing coverage for critical workflows
• Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning/review sessions
• Help define and refine QA processes, standards, and best practices to drive continuous improvement

Prioritize Testing Activities:

Prioritize testing activities to balance quality assurance with project timelines and deliverables

Maintain thorough documentation of test artifacts, results, and quality metrics

Requires:

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI with MD polygraph
• 5 years software engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 9 years.

Benefits:

• Four (4) weeks paid time
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• 401k plan with 4% employer contributions and immediate vesting plus annual 3% contruibution
• Annual Bonuses for performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision and insurance
• Education and Training budget provided
• Technical Certification and coursework budget for computer/program expenses
• Amazon Prime Membership Reimbursement
• Birthday Club
• Capstone Swag