Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm/SQL/REST

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution up to 20%

Above market hourly rates

$3,600 HSA contribution

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer 2 to join their team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This hybrid role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and maintain mission-focused web applications in a Kubernetes environment.

Ideal candidates must have relevant experience and a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. The position offers an attractive salary range of $130,000 - $270,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in relevant fields accepted.
• Experience in programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise web applications.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Project Software Engineers.

Skills

Linux CLI and Tool Suite

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

SQL (MySQL)

REST interfaces

CI/CD principles

Git

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Seven years of experience as a Software Engineer

Tools

Django

Celery

NGINX

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)

AI Development Tools

Job description

Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm/SQL/REST

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 shall be responsible for collaborating with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Project Software Engineers to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain a mission-focused enterprise web application deployed in a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment.

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 Tool Suite
• Experience developing with Python in a Linux environment
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL
• Experience with designing and implementing REST interfaces
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Django Web framework
• Experience with the Celery Task Scheduler
• Experience with NGINX
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with AI Development Tools such as Claude Code

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401(k) 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

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

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.