Software Engineer 2 (Hybrid) - Linux/Bash/Apache Airflow/Apache Spark/Docker/Podman/Git/AWS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary up to $270,000

20% 401k contribution

Above Market Hourly Rates

$3,600 HSA Contribution

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits

Job summary

Captivation, located in Maryland, is seeking a mid-level software engineer who excels in creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background with experience in Python and Java, and must hold a Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a U.S. citizen.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $270,000 based on experience, along with generous benefits including 401k contributions, substantial paid time off, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 3 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 5 years of experience.
• 7 years of experience in similar scope roles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow.
• Build scalable and observable workflow orchestration solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python

Java

Apache Airflow

Apache Spark

Docker

Git

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

AWS Cloud Services

Job description

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 creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases. The engineer will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready.

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 Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containers, and Podman
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills

• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure

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