Software Engineer 3 - C++/Testing

Captivation

Maryland

On-site

USD 130,000 - 270,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% 401k contribution
HSA contribution
6 weeks paid time off
Company paid insurance (medical/dental
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
AD&D

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a senior software engineer to support national security missions. The role requires current Top Secret/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph and U.S. citizenship. Expect extensive C++ work, Python/Shell scripting, and CI/CD improvements within a test-driven infrastructure.

You will join a team that develops robust solutions, modernizes build and test processes, and collaborates across hardware and software components for mission-critical applications.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily responsibilities as a senior SWE on government-focused projects.
  • Help modernize the build process and implement continuous testing.
  • Contribute to software development efforts supporting national security missions.

Skills

C++
Python
Shell scripting
CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Test infrastructure hardware
SDR familiarity
Servers

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

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:
  • 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.
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
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