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Captivation Software

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Software Engineer 3 -Linux/Bash/Python/Git/Ansible/Kafka/Docker/Splunk

Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Full-time
Posted 1/22/2026
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Python
Linux CLI
Bash scripting

Compensation

Salary Range

$130K - 270K a year

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain automation tools for high-performance computing systems in a Linux environment.

Requirements

Requires extensive experience in software engineering, proficiency in Linux, scripting, automation frameworks, and CI/CD tools, with a security clearance.

Full 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 senior level software engineer who shall be responsible for the development, enhancement, and sustainment of automation tools in support of system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment. 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 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. Required Skills: Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes Recent software development experience using Python Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment Experience performing troubleshooting and debugging issues in an operational system Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins Experience with Git Source Control System Desired Skills: Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox Familiar with Observability and Analytics platform solutions such as Splunk Familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak Familiar with Secret Management tools such as HashiCorp Vault Familiar with Message Brokers such as Kafka Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers 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 $3,400 HSA Contribution 6 Weeks Paid Time Off Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

This job posting was last updated on 1/28/2026

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