Senior Software Engineer – Top Secret/SCI Mission Analytics

Captivation Software; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range: $130k-$270k

401k up to 20%

HSA contribution: $3,600

6 weeks PTO

Comprehensive insurance package

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a senior software engineer to join a development team focused on a mission analytic platform for national security programs. The role emphasizes hands-on coding, software craftsmanship, and delivering robust, scalable solutions.

Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph and be a U.S. citizen. Bachelor’s degree required; 20 years of SWE experience preferred. Direct-hire only; attractive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years 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 is required.
• Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Senior software engineer on a development team working on a mission analytic platform.
• Contribute to building and maintaining system components and tooling for mission-critical defense programs.

Skills

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

20 years SWE experience in similar programs

Tools

Docker

Helm

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Captivation Software is seeking a senior software engineer to join a development team focused on a mission analytic platform for national security programs. The role emphasizes hands-on coding, software craftsmanship, and delivering robust, scalable solutions.

Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph and be a U.S. citizen. Bachelor’s degree required; 20 years of SWE experience preferred. Direct-hire only; attractive compensation and benefits.