Captivation
Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/HashiCorp/Docker/Ansible/HPC
Annapolis Junction, MD
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- Role family
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 21 Sept 2026
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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 mid level software engineer who shall be responsible for developing and maintaining system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment.
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 three (3) 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 five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Seven (7) 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 Python
Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox
Experience with Secret Management tools such as HashiCorp Vault
Familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers
Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
Experience with Git Source Control System
Desired Skills:
Familiar with Observability and Analytics platform solutions such as Splunk
Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
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
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