Software Engineer 4 - Linux/Shell/Python/Perl/Splunk/Kafka/IaC/CI/CD/Git

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a senior software engineer to design, develop, and maintain a distributed metrics and monitoring solution for HPC systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability. Proficiency with Splunk is required, along with strong Linux tooling.

You will work on data onboarding, field extractions, dashboards, alerts, and incident workflows, collaborating across teams in a mission-driven environment with security and performance focus.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux toolchain.
• Scripting in Shell/Perl to automate processes.
• Recent Python development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain a distributed metrics/monitoring solution for HPC systems.
• Ensure reliability, performance and scalability of HPC infrastructure.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Splunk SPL; manage data onboarding.

Skills

Linux CLI

Shell/Perl scripting

Python development

Splunk SPL and dashboards

Splunk data onboarding

Splunk alerting & incident workflows

Log management tools (Syslog-ng/rsyslo

Kafka

IaC / Ansible

CI/CD (GitLab CI)

Git Source Control

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

14+ years SWE experience in similar scope

Tools

Linux

Splunk

GitLab CI

Ansible

Kubernetes

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. In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient with Splunk.

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 ten (10) 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 twelve (12) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing Shell/Perl scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python
• Experience with Splunk SPL, dashboard creation, and report development
• Experience with Splunk data onboarding, field extractions, data models, and performance tuning
• Experience with Splunk alerting, incident management workflows, and event correlation
• Familiar interfacing with Log Management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog
• Familiar Message Brokers such as Kafka
• 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)

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