Cloud Test Engineer Level 2

Why join Culper Technology? At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team. Benefits: Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That's why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We're dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include: 100% Paid Healthcare 100% Paid Vision and Dental Generous 10% 401k gift 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays Professional Development stipend Technical Device Allotment Wellness Program Recognition Program Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives EEO Statement: Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics. About the role We are seeking a Cloud Test Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team, supporting the quality, reliability, and security of mission-critical cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will lead testing efforts for applications transitioning to or operating within AWS cloud environments, ensuring solutions are production-ready and meet mission requirements. What you'll do Lead and execute testing efforts for cloud-based applications and infrastructure. Perform configuration, functional, integration, and regression testing for AWS-hosted applications. Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and automated tests. Perform both manual and automated testing to validate software quality and performance. Validate application and infrastructure deployments using Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and DevOps tools. Troubleshoot testing and automation issues while identifying root causes and corrective actions. Create and manage defect reports and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Verify seamless integration and deployment into AWS production environments. Analyze test results and system performance to ensure reliable, scalable cloud solutions. Qualifications U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. 5+ years of Test Engineering experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope and complexity. Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline. Four additional years of Test Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree. Experience developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, and automated test suites. Proficiency in manual testing, test execution, and analyzing test results. Experience identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving test automation issues. Experience documenting defects and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with test automation frameworks and tools. Experience with AWS cloud environments, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker. Familiarity with software integration, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices. Knowledge of web technologies and databases. Experience designing and implementing automated testing solutions. Ability to reproduce software defects, analyze system performance, and improve testing efficiency. Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments supporting cloud-native applications The pay range for this role is: 130,000 - 145,000 USD per year(Annapolis Junction, MD)