Captivation Software

Software Engineer 3 - C++/Testing

Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$130,000 - $270,000
Level
Senior

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 4 November 2026.

About the role

Captivation Software's standard text

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 will be assisting with daily responsibilities.

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:

  • Fifteen (15) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

  • Software Test Developer Engineer
  • Familiar with SDR’s, servers and other hardware that would be used in the Customer’s test infrastructure
  • C++ with some Python and Shell scripting
  • CICD experience. Will need the candidate along with testing be able to modernize the build process and continuous testing that would go along with it.
Captivation Software's standard text

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

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

C++

Rare in Captivation Software's other 73 open postings.

Standard for QA / testing roles

Python

Common in QA / testing postings at any company.

71% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Captivation Software's standard text, folded away below.

Compared with Captivation Software's other open jobs.

The team: Software Engineer HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 40 open in Software Engineer. 31 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in May: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Java (25 of 40), Python (25 of 40), Jira (21 of 40), Linux (21 of 40), Git (20 of 40), Docker (18 of 40), AWS (16 of 40)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Captivation Software's own job board.

Other openings for this role

2 postings for this role in Annapolis Junction, MD since 2 October 2026, 1 still open. None has been taken down and posted again.

  • 4 November 2026 – open (this posting)
  • 2 October 2026 – closed 4 November 2026

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