Captivation Software

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Java/PHP/CI/CD/Ansible/Docker

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 shall be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools and services in support of the Atlassian’s suite of products including Jira and Confluence. The Software Engineer shall work closely with cross-functional teams including software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

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 writing Bash/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
  • Recent software development experience using Python and Java
  • Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK)
  • Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
  • Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
  • Experience with interacting/training external customers
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

PHP

Rare in Captivation Software's other 73 open postings.

Standard for software engineering roles

Python

Common in software engineering postings at any company.

80% 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.

See Software Engineer salaries in the United States →

Similar jobs

More jobs like this

Is this your posting? Email info@careerholo.com to have it removed.