Captivation Software

Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Python/NoSQL/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm/Rabb

Captivation Software · Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, MD $130K–$270K Posted 2026-08-10
Salary
$130K–$270K
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a mid level software engineer who shall  be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting the project's software suite of applications including DINO. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills:

  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
  • Experience developing scripts using Bash
  • Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
  • Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and  containers
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
  • Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
  • Familiar with Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
  • Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
  • Familiar with  IaC  principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
  • Experience using Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
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