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Software Integration Engineer 4 - Linux/Bash/Python/VMware/Ansible/Docker/Gitlab: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a senior engineer who integrates and troubleshoots HPC software stacks in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
  • The Person:The person will test, evaluate, integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, support, and troubleshoot HPC software stacks and related system issues.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has experience with the Linux CLI, Linux tools, Bash and Python scripting, Slurm, HPC systems, IaC tools such as Salt and Ansible, and the Atlassian Tool Suite.

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 senior level software integration engineer who shall be responsible for the test, evaluation, integration, and troubleshooting of the HPC software stack and related system issues.

 

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:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
  • The individual shall have five (5) years full time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience.
  • An industry recognized professional certification, as defined in the TT0s, may substitute as one (1) year experience.
  • A Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years' experience.

Required Skills:

  • Experience with the Linux CLI, and Linux tools
  • Extensive recent experience using Bash/Python to develop scripts
  • Solid understanding of the Slurm resource management and job scheduling tool
  • Experience with integration, evaluation, and system administration of HPC systems
  • Experience troubleshooting HPC system problems, including basic system administration tasks, including software stack issues and hardware issues
  • Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Salt and Ansible
  • Familiar with HPC shared file systems such as Lustre, GPFS, and Panasas
  • Familiar with system monitoring tools such as Ganglia and Nagios
  • Familiar with acceleration technologies such as GPU, FPGA, and ASICs
  • Familiar with high-speed network interconnect technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
  • Familiar with open-source industry-standard HPC benchmark tooling
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems with a rigorous, analytical approach that enables diagnosis of root causes and discovery of mitigation/solution paths

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience supporting HPC large-scale systems and customers

 

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