Continuous Integration Engineer

Job Description & Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Senior Continuous Integration (CI) Engineer with a strong focus on automation to transform manual testing processes into scalable, repeatable automated solutions. This role requires a highly self-directed individual who can take loosely defined, high-impact initiatives, break them down into actionable components, and drive execution with minimal oversight. This role will work closely with a team of QA test automation engineers to design, implement, and integrate automated test cases into CI pipelines and scheduled test suites for application software running on the Wave Relay® network.

This position provides the opportunity to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems.

Position Responsibilities

• Independently analyze complex, large-scale testing processes and define automation strategies to replace manual effort
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and support frameworks in collaboration with QA test automation engineers
• Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines to enable execution on code commits, scheduled runs, and on-demand triggers
• Build and manage test execution workflows that support regression, integration, and system-level testing
• Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and provide meaningful feedback to development teams
• Maintain and enhance CI infrastructure as needed to support automated testing at scale
• Monitor test runs, investigate failures, and partner with QA and development teams to resolve issues
• Implement reporting, logging, and metrics to track test effectiveness and coverage
• Continuously improve automation strategies to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency
• Document automation frameworks, test strategies, and CI processes
• Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in current testing and CI processes, and implement improvements
• Troubleshoot complex pipeline and test failures, driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ year of experience with programming in C/C++
• Knowledgeable in software testing techniques and best practices for embedded systems
• Hands‑on experience with setting up and running automated test bench setups
• Experience developing software for Linux systems
• Experience with Linux drivers (e.g., wireless, network stack), Linux kernel, and kernel module development
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
• Proven ability to independently drive large, complex initiatives from concept through delivery
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)
• Deep understanding of software testing principles, strategies, and lifecycle
• Strong experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Experience with bash scripting, Python, Perl, and Java Script
• Experience with SQL databases (Preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, or H2)
• Experience with Grafana
• Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development
• Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up in complex environments
• Experience with API and integration testing tools
• Experience implementing test reporting, observability, and quality metrics

The total compensation for this role can vary from $151,000 to $188,750 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits.