Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/MongoDB/Docker/Kubernetes/RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000

Up to 20% 401k contribution

HSA contribution

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability/AD&D

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level software engineer to develop, sustain, and troubleshoot a software suite across COTS, GOTS, and FOSS ecosystems. Candidates will implement, test, and integrate components, with emphasis on Linux-based environments and automation.

The role requires experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices, plus the ability to work with NoSQL databases and messaging frameworks. U.S. citizenship and active clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph; U.S. citizen required.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with 3+ years SWE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years SWE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Seven years of SWE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot the software suite of applications.
• Implement, test, and integrate with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.
• Contribute to Linux-based development and operations environments.
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments with modern tooling.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python 3.x

NoSQL databases

Git source control

CI/CD principles

Kubernetes basics

Helm charts

RabbitMQ messaging

Ansible IaC

GitLab CI

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Seven (7) years of SWE experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Git

GitLab CI

Ansible

RabbitMQ

Helm

Bash

Linux

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.

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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

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Captivation Software is looking for a mid level software engineer who shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting the software suite of applications. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

Requirements

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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
• Experience developing scripts using Bash
• Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containers
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
• Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Familiar with Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

• Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

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

Benefits

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• 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