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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 2 - Java/MapReduce/Cloud/GhostMachine/QTA

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

About this role

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level Java engineer with 14 years of software development experience to build mission-critical systems. The role requires expertise in MapReduce, cloud platforms, GhostMachine, and QTA, along with an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain Java-based applications for defense and intelligence programs
  • Design and implement MapReduce solutions for large-scale data processing
  • Build and optimize cloud-based systems and infrastructure
  • Work with GhostMachine and QTA platforms for specialized project requirements
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope
  • Support mission-critical systems in a classified government environment

What they're looking for

  • Java
  • MapReduce
  • Cloud platforms
  • GhostMachine
  • QTA
  • Software design and architecture
  • Large-scale data processing
  • Security-cleared development practices

Benefits

  • Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • $3,600 annual HSA contribution
  • 6 weeks paid time off
  • 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

  • Walk us through your experience designing and implementing MapReduce solutions at scale.
  • Describe your hands-on experience with GhostMachine and QTA—what types of problems have you solved with these tools?
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