Captivation Software
Software Engineer 1 - Python/PySpark/AWS
About this role
Captivation Software seeks a mid-level Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience to develop data processing solutions using Python, PySpark, and AWS services. This role requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and supports mission-critical government contracts.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain data processing pipelines using PySpark and Python
- Design and implement AWS-based solutions including Lambda functions, Glue jobs, and DynamoDB
- Collaborate with engineering teams on software architecture and system design
- Support mission-focused projects requiring government security compliance
- Participate in code reviews and quality assurance processes
- Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems for performance and reliability
What they're looking for
- Python
- PySpark
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Glue
- DynamoDB
- Software engineering fundamentals
- Data processing and pipeline development
- Cloud architecture
Benefits
- Annual salary: $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
- 401(k) contributions up to 20% with immediate vesting
- $3,600 HSA contribution
- 6 weeks paid time off annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage
- Above-market compensation 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.
View all jobs at Captivation SoftwareLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience building and optimizing PySpark pipelines at scale.
- Describe a complex AWS data architecture you've designed and the trade-offs you considered.