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Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/HashiCorp/Docker/Ansible/HPC
Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$130k - $270k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
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:
This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Benefits
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:
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Docker
Scrum
Splunk
Agile
Ansible
Bash
Confluence
Git
GitLab CI
Jenkins
Jira
Python
SAFe
Vault
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