Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - DevOps/Full-Stack

Captivation-Software; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 20% contribution

HSA contribution

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a Platform Engineer to lead deployment of production systems across three networks. The role covers Kubernetes-based deployment, and code troubleshooting in Java Spring backend and Vue.js frontend.

Hybrid role requiring hands-on containerization, deployment pipelines, and collaboration with DevOps and system engineers to align with RAD architecture. U.S. citizenship with Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Kubernetes deployment and management.
• Experience with Java/Spring (Spring Boot) backend development.
• Frontend experience with Vue.js or a similar framework (React/Angular).
• Strong understanding of Docker and container technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deploying distributed web apps (GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Network Deployment: Deploy the RAD system to three network environments via Kubernetes and adapt configurations.
• Deployment Process Engineering: Design and document a repeatable deployment pipeline for all targets.
• Application Modification: Modify components built with Java Spring (backend) and Vue.js (frontend) as needed.
• Environment Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues across infrastructure, middleware, and app layers during standup and stabilization.
• Collaboration: Align deployment practices with the RAD architecture with DevOps and engineers.

Skills

Kubernetes

Java Spring

Vue.js

Docker

CI/CD

Git

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

AWS

Vue.js

Java/Spring

Job description

Annapolis Junction, MD

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 has an immediate need for need for a Platform Engineer to support the project and lead the deployment of the production system across three network environments. This is a hybrid role for a versatile, jack-of-all-trades engineer who is equally comfortable deploying and operating containerized systems via Kubernetes and diving into application code to modify system components. The ideal candidate thrives on ownership, working across the full stack and the full deployment lifecycle to stand up new production environments.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Network Deployment: Deploy the RAD system to three different network environments via Kubernetes, adapting configurations to the constraints of each network.
• Deployment Process Engineering: Design, establish, and document a repeatable deployment process and pipeline for delivering the system and its updates across all target networks.
• Application Modification: Modify and troubleshoot system components built with Java Spring (back-end) and Vue.js (front-end) as needed to support deployment, configuration, and environment-specific requirements.
• Environment Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues spanning infrastructure, middleware, and application layers during environment standup and stabilization.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the existing DevOps team, software developers, and system engineers to align deployment practices with the broader RAD architecture and operational standards.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized applications with Kubernetes
• Experience developing or modifying applications built with Java / Spring (Spring Boot)
• Experience developing or modifying front-end applications built with Vue.js (or strong experience with a comparable framework such as React or Angular)
• Thorough understanding of Docker and container technology
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployments of distributed web applications (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
• Experience with Git

Desired Skills:

• Experience deploying applications across multiple isolated or classified network environments
• AWS experience, including cloud-native architecture and deployment
• Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
• Ansible scripting and development
• Python scripting and development
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, NiFi, or MongoDB
• Familiarity with domain knowledge surrounding government agency reporting and dissemination policies

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

• 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
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

As set forth in Captivation Software's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.