Captivation

Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Rust/HPC/CI/CD/Git/Agile

Annapolis Junction, MD

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Role family: Engineering
Seniority: Mid level
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 21 Sept 2026

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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 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

Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes

Recent software development experience using Python

Recent software development experience using Rust

Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment

Experience developing authentication protocols, authorization logic, access control lists, and permissions for HPC systems in a Linux environment

Basic Linux systems administration including User and Group Management

Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI

Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies

Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers

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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