Kubernetes Test Engineer

Job Title: Kubernetes Test Engineer

Job Description

The Kubernetes Test Engineer will support a large-scale Navy Submarine platform-as-a-service (PaaS) environment by testing and validating Kubernetes-based systems. The role focuses on ensuring platform stability, service availability, and reliable network communication across containerized environments. This is a hands-on software testing position, not a software development role, and is ideal for a tester with strong experience in Linux, Kubernetes, and system-level validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and system-level testing of Kubernetes-based platforms in a large-scale, multi-client environment.
• Execute manual test cases and develop detailed test scenarios based on system and platform requirements.
• Validate service availability by confirming whether services are up or down within Kubernetes clusters.
• Verify network connectivity and communication paths between services and components in containerized environments.
• Monitor and assess containerized application health within Kubernetes clusters.
• Use Linux command-line tools to troubleshoot and debug issues in Kubernetes environments.
• Analyze test results to identify defects, anomalies, and system behavior patterns.
• Document test results, defects, and observations clearly and accurately in test management tools.
• Create, maintain, and execute test cases and test scenarios to support ongoing platform validation.
• Support testing efforts across a large-scale platform serving multiple clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with platform engineering teams and Kubernetes leads to reproduce issues and validate fixes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test coverage, test processes, and validation strategies for the PaaS environment.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience with software or system testing, with a strong focus on manual testing.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) with a basic operational understanding of clusters and workloads.
• Hands-on experience with containers, using Docker or similar container technologies.
• Practical experience working in Linux environments, including proficiency with the Linux command line.
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot system issues in a Kubernetes-based environment.
• Experience creating and executing structured test cases and test scenarios.
• Familiarity with TestRail or similar test management tools for organizing and tracking test activities.
• Strong attention to detail when executing tests and documenting results.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to identify root causes and propose test-focused solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams in a collaborative, technical environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience testing platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions or other distributed systems.
• Exposure to network validation and testing, including connectivity checks and verification of service paths.
• Experience working in Department of Defense (DoD) or Navy environments.
• Understanding of container orchestration at scale, including concepts related to large Kubernetes deployments.
• Light scripting experience to assist with test setup, validation, or basic automation (no heavy coding required).
• Exposure to larger-scale Kubernetes deployments that support multiple clients or tenants.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on site at a secure laboratory facility in Manassas, Virginia. The work is performed in secure labs where personal phones are not permitted inside the environment. The labs include windows and a traditional office-like setting rather than a harsh industrial space. You will work closely with engineering and Kubernetes leads, using Linux-based systems, Kubernetes clusters, containers, and test management tools as part of your daily activities.

This is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Manassas,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Salary : $65 - $85