Software Engineer 2 - Java/JVM/Spring/Linux/Devops
About the job
- Fourteen years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four years of software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for the degree.
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; candidates must be U.S. citizens.
- Strong Java/JVM, REST API, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, relational database, Git, and Linux/Unix skills are required.
- Agile team experience, including code reviews, debugging, problem solving, and technical collaboration, is required.
- Build scalable REST APIs and services in Linux/Unix environments.
- Develop software in support of the mission to protect the country.
- Backend architecture, distributed systems, API design, CI/CD, automated testing, test-driven development, NoSQL, or frontend exposure.
- DevOps experience with AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, or scripting.
- Experience supporting fast-paced, complex client solutions and interest in long-term growth standards.
About the company
Captivation builds digital software for mission makers by delivering engineering services across a wide range of disciplines. The work is collaborative, with teams that move quickly like a small business and take pride in what they develop. The company emphasizes transparency, a flat organizational structure, and a developer-focused culture, which enables engineers to work directly and iteratively with clients. Compared with larger firms, Captivation differentiates itself through its focus on timely delivery, practical problem solving, and actively pursuing challenging projects for the Intelligence Community, using modern software technologies. The goal is to produce solutions that clients value, on time, while growing the team and empowering its engineers to take ownership of their work.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Greenhouse showed 72 openings in October 2026, signaling sustained program demand.
- Recent roles target AI/ML, Rust, cloud, and 508 accessibility modernization.
- Federal award history and active hiring suggest sticky relationships with cleared government customers.
What critics are saying
- Captivation's dependence on classified Annapolis Junction programs creates single-contract revenue shock risk.
- TS/SCI polygraph hiring shrinks the talent pool and slows scaling across 72 openings.
- A 2025-2026 contract loss could force rapid headcount cuts and damage clearance trust.
What makes Captivation unique
- Captivation serves TS/SCI-cleared mission software for DoD, USCYBERCOM, and DISA.
- Its 72-job 2026 slate spans DSP, AI, Kubernetes, and geospatial reporting tools.
- Direct-hire, developer-owned culture with 20% 401k and six weeks PTO differentiates recruiting.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan