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Captivation Software

Test Engineer 3

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kmidAdded today

About this role

Captivation Software seeks an experienced Test Engineer 3 to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, including automated testing with tools like Selenium and backend testing. This senior role requires 8+ years of test engineering experience, a current Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a Bachelor's degree in a technical field.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute test cases and test plans for complex software systems
  • Develop and maintain automated testing scripts using tools like Selenium
  • Perform backend and command-line interface testing
  • Generate detailed test reports and documentation
  • Lead testing efforts on programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Innovate testing methodologies to improve quality and efficiency

What they're looking for

  • Test automation (Selenium or similar frameworks)
  • Test case and test plan development
  • Command-line and backend testing
  • Test reporting and documentation
  • Quality assurance methodologies
  • Technical troubleshooting and debugging
  • Program and contract management experience
  • Problem-solving and attention to detail

Benefits

  • Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution vested immediately
  • 6 weeks paid time off
  • $3,600 HSA contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Captivation Software

Captivation Software builds high-performance computing and secure analytics infrastructure for mission-critical government programs, specializing in HPC testing, enterprise dataflow architectures, and cleared defense systems. The company is hiring senior test engineers, systems engineers, and technical leaders with deep expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and security clearances to validate systems and architect solutions for intelligence community operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing test plans for large-scale software programs—what complexity have you handled?
  • Describe your hands-on experience with Selenium or other automated testing frameworks and how you've scaled testing automation.
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