Software Engineer 2 – Linux, Bash, Python, Java, Ansible, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

Captivation

Mid-level Software Engineer designing and maintaining tools for GitLab, Artifactory, and other software products. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDockerJavaLinuxPHPPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Captivation Software is looking for a mid level software engineer who shall be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools and services in support of the project's suite of products such as GitLab, Artifactory, MinIO, GitLab Runner, Jupyter and SPARTANDESK (Linux virtual desktop).
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

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 Linux Tools
Experience writing Bash/Python/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
Extensive software development experience with 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 creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentLinux CLIBash scriptingPython scriptingPHP scriptingJavaIaC principlesAnsibleCI/CDDocker

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingdocumentation

Certifications

Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance