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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 2 - Java/JVM/Spring/Linux/DevOps

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

About this role

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level Java backend engineer to design and build scalable REST APIs and services in Linux environments. The role requires a current Top Secret/SCI clearance and 14 years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases for mission-critical government projects.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain scalable REST APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Design and implement relational database solutions with Hibernate ORM
  • Collaborate with agile teams on code reviews, debugging, and technical problem-solving
  • Support Linux/Unix system development and deployment practices
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and automated testing initiatives
  • Architect distributed systems and backend solutions for complex client needs

What they're looking for

  • Java/JVM
  • Spring/Spring Boot
  • REST API design and development
  • Hibernate and relational databases
  • Linux/Unix administration
  • Git version control
  • Agile methodologies
  • AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform (desired)

Benefits

  • Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution vested immediately with no matching required
  • $3,600 HSA contribution
  • 6 weeks paid time off
  • Above-market hourly rates
  • Mission-focused work supporting national security
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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

  • Walk us through your experience designing and building REST APIs in a Spring Boot environment and how you handled scalability challenges.
  • Describe a time you optimized a relational database schema or query performance—what tools and techniques did you use?
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