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# Software Test Developer Engineer

- **Company:** Captivation Software
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Shell Script, Information Technology, Build Process, Network Server
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d171a0e0-1a41-4b74-bff2-a11704b3e39a

## About the Role

* Fifteen (15) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
 * Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree., * Software Test Developer Engineer
 * Familiar with SDR's, servers and other hardware that would be used in the Customer's test infrastructure
 * C++ with some Python and Shell scripting
 * CICD experience. Will need the candidate along with testing be able to modernize the build process and continuous testing that would go along with it.

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

## Description

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., Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who will be assisting with daily responsibilities.


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