Software Engineer 2 – Linux, Bash, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, SQL, REST

Captivation

Mid-level software engineer collaborating with teams to develop web applications in a Kubernetes environment at Captivation Software. Responsible for design, development, testing, and maintenance of software.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKubernetesLinuxMySQLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborating with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Project Software Engineers to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and sustain a mission-focused enterprise web application deployed in a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and Tool Suite
Experience developing Bash/Python scripts
Experience developing with Python in a Linux environment
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL
Experience with designing and implementing REST interfaces
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
Experience with Git Source Control System

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PythonBashLinuxDockerKubernetesHelm ChartsSQLREST interfacesCI/CDGitLab CI

Certifications

Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance