Captivation Software
Software Engineer 2 - Zabbix/Python/Java/CSC/Linux
About this role
Captivation Software seeks a mid-level Software Engineer with 14+ years of experience to develop Zabbix-based monitoring solutions and backend systems in a cleared defense environment. The role requires expertise in Python, Java, C#, Linux, and scripting to support mission-critical applications.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain Zabbix monitoring solutions and integrations
- Write and optimize scripts in Python and other languages for system automation
- Build backend services and applications using Java and C#
- Operate and troubleshoot systems in Linux environments
- Collaborate with team members on daily program deliverables
- Contribute to code reviews and software engineering best practices
What they're looking for
- Zabbix development
- Python
- Java
- C# (CSC)
- Linux
- Scripting
- Software engineering
- Top Secret/SCI security clearance eligibility
Benefits
- Annual 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
- Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
- 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
- Walk us through a Zabbix development project you led and how you optimized monitoring for a complex system.
- Describe your experience writing and maintaining scripts in Python—what was your most complex automation task?