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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 1 - Python/Kotlin/Java/Terraform/Elasticsearch/Opensearch/AWS

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kmidAdded today

About this role

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level software engineer with 7+ years of experience to develop solutions for government defense programs. The role requires expertise in Python, Kotlin, Java, Terraform, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and AWS, along with an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Python, Kotlin, and Java
  • Design and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform
  • Implement and optimize search functionality with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on mission-critical defense projects
  • Participate in code reviews and software development processes
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production environments

What they're looking for

  • Python
  • Kotlin
  • Java
  • Terraform
  • Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
  • AWS
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Cloud infrastructure management

Benefits

  • Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution, vested immediately
  • 6 weeks paid time off
  • $3,600 HSA contribution
  • Fully company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Above-market hourly rates
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Captivation Software

Captivation Software builds high-performance computing and secure analytics infrastructure for mission-critical government programs, specializing in HPC testing, enterprise dataflow architectures, and cleared defense systems. The company is hiring senior test engineers, systems engineers, and technical leaders with deep expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and security clearances to validate systems and architect solutions for intelligence community operations.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience building scalable backend services with Python, Kotlin, or Java in government or defense contracting environments.
  • How have you used Terraform to manage AWS infrastructure, and what challenges did you encounter?
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