Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - Python/Java/AWS/Linux

Captivation Software; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% 401k contribution

Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A technology firm in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to contribute to developing custom software and integrating open-source solutions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development with skills in AWS and programming languages like Python or Go. This hybrid position requires strong Linux knowledge and the ability to work independently toward strategic objectives. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, making this an attractive opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development.
• Experience developing infrastructure in AWS.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of existing code base.
• Leverage modern tools to manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software.

Skills

AWS

Python

Go

Linux

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's in a related field

Master's in a related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Github

Gitlab

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Columbia, MD - Hybrid

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 Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. The role will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open‑source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting‑edge Big Data / Cloud technology. The candidate will be expected to work autonomously, identify and solve problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid role with a great team of other strong engineers.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.
• The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance

• A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) with a Bachelors in a related field; 3 years relevant experience with a Masters in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must have experience developing infrastructure in AWS.
• Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1‑2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g., Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, etc.)
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
• Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc.)

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
• $3,400 HSA Contribution
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.