Captivation Software
Software Engineer 2 (Hybrid) - Java/Angular/Gitlab/Docker/Kubernetes/Elasticsearch
About this role
Mid-level full-stack software engineer role at a defense contractor, building Java and Angular-based tools with containerization and search capabilities. Requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, 14 years of software engineering experience, and expertise across modern DevOps and web technologies.
What you'll do
- Develop full-stack features using Java backend and Angular frontend frameworks
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Docker
- Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes or Marathon orchestration platforms
- Optimize and configure Elasticsearch for search functionality
- Collaborate on mission-critical defense software projects
- Contribute to code reviews and software quality standards
What they're looking for
- Java development
- Angular framework
- GitLab CI/CD
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Elasticsearch
- Full-stack web development
- Computer science fundamentals
Benefits
- Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
- Up to 20% 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
- HSA contribution of $3,600
- 6 weeks paid time off
- Hybrid work arrangement
- 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.
View all jobs at Captivation SoftwareLikely interview questions
- Tell us about a complex Java application you've built and your role in its architecture.
- Describe your experience with Kubernetes—what challenges have you faced in production deployments?