Senior Test Automation Engineer - Microservices

Help modernize a legacy operational system with a microservices architecture, AWS-native technologies and modern CI/CD.

What you’ll do

• Execute manual and automated tests within a test framework
• Author tests with Cucumber and Playwright
• Run load, performance, chaos, functional and end-to-end testing
• Apply microservices, CI/CD and Agile practices
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered., Make sure a modernized microservices platform works, scales and holds up under pressure., * 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or a Master’s plus 7 years).

• One or more of: Playwright, Cucumber, JMeter, Swagger, Selenium or Cypress
• 508 testing tools such as JAWS or NVDA
• Java, JavaScript, Python or Ansible
• Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, GitLab or Jira

Preferred qualifications

• Microservices design and architecture

$113.62-$125.45 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility., * 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution

• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.