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Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/CI/CD/Git/Docker.

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Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/CI/CD/Git/Docker: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a mid-level software engineer developing and maintaining system management infrastructure software and services for HPC systems in a Linux environment.
  • The Person:The person will develop and maintain system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing systems and automate tasks and processes in a Linux environment.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools, scripting in Bash and Python, Git source control, CI/CD principles with GitLab CI, and Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.

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 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:

  • 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
  • Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes
  • Recent software development experience using Python
  • Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
  • Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containers
  • Experience with Secret Management tools including HashiCorp Vault
  • Familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions including Keycloak
  • Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools including Netbox
  • Familiar with Observability and Analytics platform solutions such as Splunk
  • 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

 

Published September 17, 2026
Location Annapolis Junction, United Kingdom