Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Java/Ansible/CI/CD/Docker/Kubernetes

Captivation; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary

Up to 20% 401k

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level software engineer to design, develop, and maintain tools and services supporting the project’s product suite (GitLab, Artifactory, MinIO, GitLab Runner, Jupyter, SPARTANDESK). The role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

You will collaborate with software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph; U.S. citizen.
• Master's or Bachelor's in CS with multi-year SWE experience or 7+ years total.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain tools and services for the product suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integrations.
• Ensure secure, scalable solutions aligned with mission needs.

Skills

Linux CLI

Scripting (Bash/Python/PHP)

Java development

CI/CD (GitLab CI)

Git and workflows

Documentation

Docker

Git for source control

IaC (Ansible)

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

7+ years SWE experience

Tools

GitLab CI

Docker

Atlassian SDK

Ansible

Git

JIRA/Confluence

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 designing, developing, and maintaining tools and services in support of the project's suite of products such as GitLab, Artifactory, MinIO, GitLab Runner, Jupyter and SPARTANDESK (Linux virtual desktop). The Software Engineer shall work closely with cross-functional teams including software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

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 writing Bash/Python/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
• Extensive software development experience with Java
• Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK)
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
• Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
• Experience with interacting/training external customers

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