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Software Engineer 2 - DevOps

Captivation
Annapolis Junction, MD, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025
💰 $270,000/yr($130,000/yr$270,000/yr)

About the role

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 DevOps Engineer who shall be responsible for developing and maintaining complex and diverse Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. This position’s focus is on automation and efficiency to reduce manual effort and increase the reliability of software builds and deployments.

 

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
  • Proficient using Bash/Python to develop scripts to automate provisioning of HPC systems
  • Experience with release management best practices including versioning, automation, risk management, and continuous improvement
  • Experience managing software builds and releases with one or more programming languages
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and best practices
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI, or CircleCI
  • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
  • Experience with Dev/Sec/Ops processes and related FOSS toolchains
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Containers
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management and collaboration

 

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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