Test Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/HPC/GitLab/CI/CD/Docker (HPC)

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States. U.S. citizenship and a current Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph are required.

Annual salary: $130,000–$270,000, depending on years of experience.

Company

hirify.global develops software solutions supporting missions to protect the United States.

What you will do

• Plan, develop, execute, and automate testing for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure in High-Performance Computing environments.
• Validate system requirements and assess reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness.
• Develop and execute test plans for HPC systems and integrate REST API testing.
• Build automated test solutions and validation frameworks using Linux, Bash, Python, CI/CD, GitLab CI, and containers.
• Track and resolve defects while managing software testing methodologies and test lifecycle activities.

Requirements

• Current Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Eight years of experience as a Test Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of Test Engineer experience may substitute for the degree.
• At least three years of software testing, quality assurance, or validation experience in Linux environments.
• Experience with the Linux CLI, Linux tools, and Linux system administration fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Bash and Python scripting for task automation.
• Experience developing and executing HPC test plans and integrating REST API tests for HPC systems.
• Experience with defect tracking and resolution, software testing methodologies, test lifecycle management, automated test solutions, and validation frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI; Docker or Podman; and Git source control.

Nice to have

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code principles and automation tools including Ansible.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct hire only; candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms are not considered.
• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution with no matching requirement and vesting from day one.
• Above-market hourly rates.
• $3,600 HSA contribution.
• Six weeks of paid time off.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.