Software Engineer 3 - C++/Testing

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

Above market hourly rates

$3,600 HSA contribution

6 weeks paid time off

Company paid insurance (medical/dental

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a senior software engineer with a Top Secret/SCI clearance to support mission-critical development for government-focused programs. The role emphasizes building and testing software, contributing to test infrastructure, and modernizing CI/CD pipelines in a secure environment.

Ideal candidates have extensive SWE experience, strong C++ skills with Python and shell scripting, and the ability to work on-site in Annapolis, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of SWE experience in similar scope required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Four additional SWE years may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily responsibilities as a senior software engineer.
• Develop software for testing and verification in the customer test environment.
• Help modernize the build process and implement continuous testing.

Skills

Test development

C++

Python

Shell scripting

CI/CD

Test infrastructure hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

CI/CD tooling

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 senior level software engineer who will be assisting with daily responsibilities.

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:

• - Fifteen (15) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• - Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

• - Software Test Developer Engineer
• - Familiar with SDR’s, servers and other hardware that would be used in the Customer’s test infrastructure
• - C++ with some Python and Shell scripting
• - CICD experience. Will need the candidate along with testing be able to modernize the build process and continuous testing that would go along with it.

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