Software Engineer 3 – Linux/Bash/Python/Rust/Splunk/Kafka/CI/CD/Git

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

Benefits offered by this job

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Up to 20% 401k contribution

HSA Contribution $3,600

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (STD & LTD)

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a senior software engineer to design, develop and maintain a distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems.

The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure, with a TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship required. Direct-hire only, candidates with advanced degrees encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years SWE exp.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years exp.
• Nine years of SWE experience in similar scope.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure.
• Collaborate to support mission-critical capabilities.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Rust

Python

Splunk

Syslog-ng

rsyslog

Infrastructure as Code

Ansible

CI/CD

Git

GitLab CI

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Nine years of SWE experience

Tools

Splunk

Syslog-ng

rsyslog

Ansible

GitLab CI

Git

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 part of a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining a comprehensive distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure.

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 Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Rust and Python
• Experience using Splunk for data collection, message brokers, data storage, and presentation tools
• Experience interfacing with Log Management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with Elasticsearch

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