Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/HashiCorp/Docker/Ansible/HPC

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
130K-270K Annually
Mid level
Software
The Role
Develop and maintain system management infrastructure and services for HPC systems in a Linux environment. Automate processes with Bash and Python, manage secrets and IAM, containerize workloads, and orchestrate deployments with Ansible. Integrate with DCIM, CI/CD pipelines, and source control to support secure, mission-critical operations.
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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.


RequirementsSecurity 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

Skills Required

  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 3 years SWE experience (or Bachelor's plus 5 years, or 7 years SWE experience)
  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
  • Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
  • Recent software development experience using Python
  • Familiarity with Datacenter Infrastructure Management tools such as NetBox
  • Experience with Secret Management tools such as HashiCorp Vault
  • Familiarity with Identity and Access Management solutions such as Keycloak
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
  • Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
  • Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
  • Experience with Git source control system
  • Familiarity with Observability and Analytics platforms such as Splunk
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

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HQ: Baltimore, MD
19 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Build something to be proud of. Captivation is focused on engineering digital solutions for mission makers. We deliver software engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines, collaborating to solve problems with the agility and efficiency of a small business. 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 a small, developer-oriented company that embraces the progressive attitude you would expect at a tech startup. We value transparency in the employer-employee relationship, and aim to empower our team through a flattened company structure. We actively pursue the most interesting work the Intelligence Community has to offer. Our team works with leading software technologies to create awesome solutions for happy clients.

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