Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Rust/NoSQL/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm

Captivation; Maryland; 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

HSA contribution $3,600

6 weeks paid time off

Comprehensive health/dental/vision/LTD

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a senior software engineer to develop, sustain, and troubleshoot the project software suite. You’ll integrate with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS components, implementing, testing, and aligning with mission needs.

Requirements include TS/SCI clearance, a CS degree with several years of SWE experience, and strong Linux/Python/Rust skills. The role emphasizes modern containers, CI/CD, and IaC in a security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph and be a U.S. citizen.
• MS in CS or related field with 5+ years SWE exp in similar contracts.
• BS in CS or related field with 7+ years SWE exp in similar scope.
• 9+ years of SWE experience in related programs and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot the project software suite.
• Integrate with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products and libraries.
• Develop, test, and deploy software across Linux environments.
• Collaborate on architecture with teams and support mission needs.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python (3.x)

Rust concepts

NoSQL (MongoDB)

RabbitMQ

CI/CD (GitLab CI)

IaC (Ansible)

Git source control

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Nine years of SWE experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

GitLab CI

Ansible

Git

PostgreSQL

Jira

Confluence

RabbitMQ

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 shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting the project's software suite of applications and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

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 five (5) 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 seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Nine (9) 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 developing scripts using Bash
• Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
• Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containers
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
• Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
• 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 including Jira and Confluence

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