Software Engineer 1/2 - PostgreSQL/CI/CD/SpringBoot/Angular/MongoDB/Oracle/Docker/Kubernetes/JSON/XML/Jira at Captivation Software (Annapolis Junction, MD)
Captivation Software· Annapolis Junction, MD·
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 mid level software engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze user and system requirements to design, develop, test, and maintain Java and Angular applications
- Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs, service integrations, and data access components for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases
- Support application modernization initiatives, including Spring Boot migration, database modernization, microservices, and containerization
- Deploy and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, technical design, and continuous process improvement
- Develop automated unit and integration tests, support CI/CD pipelines, and maintain technical documentation using Confluence and Jira
- Provide backup database administration support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB while cross-training across application, database, and deployment technologies to ensure operational continuity
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:
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a SWE is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university is required
Desired Skills:
- Experience developing Java enterprise applications using Spring Boot (or similar frameworks) and Angular (or comparable front-end technologies)
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating applications with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or other relational databases
- Experience with application modernization, including Spring Boot migrations, microservices, and database modernization initiatives
- Experience developing, deploying, and supporting containerized applications using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, Amazon EKS, OpenShift)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts including Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Ingress, Persistent Volumes, Helm charts, and cloud-native architectures
- Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevSecOps practices, and modern software delivery processes
- Experience using Jira and Confluence in Agile environments, providing database operational support, and working with XML, JSON, or other structured data formats
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
Why work at Captivation Software
- Culture: Described as a "small, developer-oriented company" with a "progressive attitude" and a "flattened company structure." The company values transparency and empowers its team.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Primarily on-site/in-office work at their Columbia, MD, Annapolis Junction, MD, and Baltimore, MD locations. Some hybrid roles are available (e.g., AI Engineer).
- Notable Perks:
- Up to 20% 401(k) Employer Contribution (NO MATCH REQUIRED).
- $3,400 HSA Contribution.
- Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance.
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Learning & Development Program (Udemy).
- Free snacks and drinks.
- Performance bonuses.
- Generous parental leave.
- Engineering Culture: Employees work with modern tech stacks (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java, etc.) on meaningful mission-critical problems. The company encourages open-source contributions.