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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 2/3 - Java/AWS/Confluence/Jira/Gitlab/NiFi

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Captivation Software seeks an experienced mid-level full-stack developer with strong Java and AWS expertise for a mission-critical role in Annapolis Junction, MD. This position requires a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance and 14+ years of software engineering experience on complex government programs.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Java and AWS technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on mission-critical software projects
  • Manage project tracking and documentation using Jira, Confluence, and GitLab
  • Design and implement data processing solutions aligned with government standards
  • Support software architecture decisions for large-scale, complex systems
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement

What they're looking for

  • Java programming
  • AWS cloud services
  • GitLab version control
  • Jira project management
  • Confluence documentation
  • NiFi data flow processing
  • Full-stack development
  • Government software processes

Benefits

  • 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, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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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 with Java in large-scale, mission-critical systems and how you've optimized performance in complex environments.
  • Walk us through a project where you architected or migrated systems to AWS—what services did you use and how did you ensure security compliance?
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