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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% 401(k) contribution

$3,600 HSA contribution

Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Captivation Software is searching for a Software Engineer 4 at Annapolis Junction, MD to develop a comprehensive Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Linux, Splunk, and automation, along with a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a strong educational background in Computer Science.

The role offers an attractive compensation package, including an annual salary ranging from $130,000 to $270,000 based on experience, 401(k) contributions, and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
• 14 years of experience as a software engineer required.
• Experience developing Metrics and Monitoring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution.
• Ensure reliability and performance of HPC infrastructure.

Skills

Linux CLI expertise

Shell scripting

Perl scripting

Splunk SPL

Splunk dashboard creation

Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)

CI/CD tools (GitLab CI)

Git source control

Kafka familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

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

Annapolis Junction, MD

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

Design, develop, and maintain a comprehensive distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure. Must be proficient with Splunk.

Security Clearance

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph, and all candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 10 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 12 years of experience as a software engineer.
• 14 years of experience as a software engineer.

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools.
• Experience developing shell and Perl scripts to automate manual processes.
• 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.
• Familiarity with log management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog.
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code principles and tools such as Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI.
• Experience with Git source control.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence).

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $130,000 – $270,000 depending on experience.
• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution (vested from day 1).
• $3,600 HSA contribution.
• Company‑paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability, AD&D.
• Above‑market hourly rates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Captivation Software’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy guarantees no discrimination based on any protected group status under applicable law.