Full-Time
Software Engineer 2
Linux/Bash/Python/Java/Spring/SQL/NoSQL/Docker/Kafka/Git
Posted on 9/10/2025
Captivation
11-50 employees
Software engineering for mission-focused teams
Compensation Overview
$130k - $270k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance, US Citizenship Required
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- 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
- 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.
- Experience using the Linux CLI
- Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
- Recent experience developing with Java in a Linux environment
- Recent experience developing with the Spring Framework including Spring Boot, Spring Data and Spring Integration
- Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
- Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containers
- Familiar with Messaging Frameworks such as RabbitMQ and Kafka
- Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as Bamboo and GitLab CI
- Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
- Experience with Git Source Control System
- Developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting the project's software suite of applications and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise.
- Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.
- Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
- Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DoD cyber defense spending growth expands addressable market for CYBERCOM and DISA.
- Salt Lake City expansion diversifies talent pool beyond Maryland headquarters.
- Custom software developer NAICS certification unlocks targeted federal contracting opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Booz Allen Hamilton and incumbents dominate IC contracts, squeezing $1M-revenue firms.
- Talent exodus to Palantir and scaled competitors threatens 29-person team delivery.
- JADC2 AI/ML mandate requires platform scale Captivation cannot match internally.
What makes Captivation unique
- GSA Schedule 47QRCA25DS201 contract enables direct federal procurement without competitive bidding.
- Developer-oriented culture with flattened structure attracts mission-driven engineering talent.
- Specialized expertise in DSP, ML/AI, and streaming analytics for intelligence missions.
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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