Test Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/HPC/SQL/Splunk/Gitlab/Kibana/Grafana
Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD · 2026-06-22
About this role
<div class="content-intro"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Build to something to be proud of.</strong></span></h1> <hr> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Description</span></h1> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Captivation Software is looking for a senior level test engineer who shall be responsible for testing and validating HPC systems in accordance with test plans to ensure that system requirements are met.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Requirements</span></h1> <hr> <h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Security Clearance:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Minimum Qualifications:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eight (8) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Required Skills:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience using Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficient using Bash/Python scripting for task automation</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience creating complex database queries to analyze test data across various database platforms including SQL, and Splunk</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated experience in defect tracking and resolution processes</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience analyzing logs and test results using data visualization tools such as Splunk, Kibana, and Grafana</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Desired Skills:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiar with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine generated data</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Git Source Control System</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.</strong></em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino,…
Skills asked for
- linux
- bash
- python
- grafana
- rest
- ci/cd
- gitlab ci
- jira
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