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