Software Engineer 1/2/3 (Hybrid) - JavaScript/React/Angular/Java/Linux

Linuxconfig; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k up to 20%

HSA contribution

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

AD&D

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level software engineer to architect, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software across the full lifecycle. You will deliver scalable analytics, real-time systems, and enterprise apps while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders in a hybrid Annapolis area setting.

The role emphasizes performance optimization, modular design, and reusable components to support mission needs for a U.S. government context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in CS, CE or related field.
• 14 years of experience in architecting, developing, and maintaining software with emphasis on performance.
• Experience full-stack development and modular components.
• U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and favorable Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable software systems for analytics and real-time data.
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and customers across lifecycle.
• Mentor developers and influence technical direction across teams.
• Ensure accessibility and maintainability of solutions.

Skills

Full stack dev

Modular design

Accessibility (Section 508)

SDLC

Performance optimization

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Geospatial web

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

Leaflet.js

Job description

Annapolis Junction, 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 mid level software engineer who will architect, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting our critical environments. They will work across the full software development lifecycle, delivering scalable solutions for processing-intensive analytics, large data sets, real-time systems, and enterprise applications.

In this role, they will collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and customers to design high-performing software solutions, evaluate technical trade-offs, and implement reusable, modular components that support multiple applications and mission needs. Their expertise will help drive performance optimization, technical innovation, and long-term system sustainability.

Candidates will excel in this role if they have the following experience:

• Have extensive experience designing and developing full-stack software solutions
• Enjoy solving complex performance and scalability challenges
• Understand how to design modular, reusable software components
• Can balance technical excellence with customer-focused solution delivery
• Enjoy mentoring developers and influencing technical direction across teams

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 or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
• 14 years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with an emphasis on performance optimizations

Required Skills:

• Experience with all aspects of full stack development
• Experience designing and developing modular, reusable software components
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Experience working throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, testing, deployment, and sustainment

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing web-based geospatial applications using tools such as Leaflet.js
• Technical leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience
• Proactive technical customer service and stakeholder engagement experience
• Experience optimizing solutions across multiple applications, teams, or technology

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.