Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Groovy/Java/Spring/Docker/OpenSearch/Apache Velocity
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.
Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who shall be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Tools and Services in support of the Atlassian’s suite of products (such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo). The Software Engineer shall work closely with cross-functional teams including software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
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
- Master'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.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI)
- Strong scripting experience (Bash, Python, Groovy)
- Recent Java software development experience in Linux environments
- Experience developing with the Spring Framework
- Proficiency in modern web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
- Experience with containerization technologies including Docker
- Experience with Apache Velocity
- Experience with OpenSearch
- Experience using the Atlassian plugin SDK, to create and extend the Atlassian suite of applications
- Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
- Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools
- Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
- Experience with Cloud technologies
This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
- 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
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus five years of relevant software engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus seven years of relevant software engineering experience
- Nine years of relevant software engineering experience
- Currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph
- U.S. citizenship
- Proficiency with the Linux command-line interface
- Strong scripting experience with Bash, Python, and Groovy
- Recent Java software development experience in Linux environments
- Experience with the Spring Framework
- Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Experience with Docker and containerization technologies
- Experience with Apache Velocity
- Experience with OpenSearch
- Experience using the Atlassian Plugin SDK
- Experience documenting configurations, procedures, and system changes
- Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools
- Experience with infrastructure as code principles and automation tools such as Ansible
- Experience with cloud technologies
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.







