Systems Engineer 2 (Hybrid) - Java/Node/Python/DevOps/TypeScript/Linux

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Annapolis Junction, MD
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The Role
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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 systems engineer to design and develop modular components for advanced government applications. Collaborate on complex SIGINT and multimedia solutions, leveraging your developer skill set in Java, Node/TypeScript, and React. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot, design, and implement solutions that support critical missions. This role requires a balance of technical engineering principles and strong communication skills to present and document complex ideas.


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:
  • Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
  • Fourteen (14) or more years of relevant experience
  • Five (5) years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelors degree
Required Skills:
  • Senior-level Java developer experience
  • Experience with Node/TypeScript and junior- to mid-level React development
  • Proven Linux background
  • Experience with designing and developing modular components used in other applications
  • Success troubleshooting and solving complex problems
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience with presentations, briefings, and technical documentation
Desired Skills:
  • Senior-level experience with signal processing of audio/video content
  • Knowledge of multimedia file/streaming formats, audio/video compression
  • Familiarity with SIGINT data flow
  • Mid-level Python development skills
  • Experience with web traffic analysis and DevOps pipelines (junior - to mid-level)
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services

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
  • $3,400 HSA Contribution
  • 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

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The Company
HQ: Columbia, 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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