Software Test Engineer

About the position

This position is for a software test engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will be an integral part of a talented team focused on low-latency data processing for exploitation of remote sensing systems. This role also offers opportunities to expand your skills and expertise alongside other highly skilled professionals at Centil.

Please note this role is required to work full time onsite in Boulder, CO.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for software projects
• Troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and performance
• Build tools to reduce occurrence of errors and improve user experience
• Perform root cause analysis and resolution of production errors
• Design and document procedures for system troubleshooting and maintenance
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize code for performance, reliability and scale
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring infrastructure using tools such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to our Dev Ops processes and tools
• Implement and enforce best practices for security and compliance

• A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• 5+ years of experience or exposure to software test engineering roles and functions
• 5+ years experience designing and developing application container deployment solutions using docker, docker-compose, Kubernetes, etc
• 5+ years of experience and fluency in C++ or Python
• Experience building and executing Dev Ops solutions using CI/CD (such as Jenkins)
• 5+ years ongoing professional experience using Linux operating systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a fast-paced work environment
• Professional experience with Agile software development
• A current active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher
• Willingness to work full time onsite in Boulder, CO

• Experience with Open Shift
• An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• Experience implementing features of C++ 14, 17, and 20 standards
• Professional experience with Agile software development

• Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year: 8 fixed holidays, plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee's discretion)
• Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus plan, based on individual and company performance
• 401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required
• Healthcare coverage plan through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Employer-paid Life, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurances
• Access to optional, employee-paid Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurances
• Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid training and conference attendance
• Additional benefits, as needed, for significant life events: parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty pay, military leave pay
• One-time home office reimbursement
• Phone plan reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, supporting emotional health and well-being of employees and their families