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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Rust/Splunk/Kafka/CI/CD/Git

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kmidAdded 3 days ago

About this role

Senior software engineer role developing a distributed metrics and monitoring solution for high-performance computing systems. Requires expertise in Linux, Bash, Python, Rust, Splunk, and CI/CD infrastructure with an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop distributed metrics and monitoring solutions for HPC infrastructure
  • Maintain and enhance monitoring systems to ensure reliability and performance of HPC platforms
  • Implement automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code solutions using Bash and Ansible
  • Build data pipelines using Splunk, Kafka, and log management tools
  • Develop backend services in Python and Rust for data collection and processing
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows using GitLab and Git

What they're looking for

  • Linux command line and system tools
  • Bash scripting and automation
  • Python and Rust software development
  • Splunk data collection and analysis
  • Kafka message brokers
  • Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)
  • GitLab CI/CD and Git version control
  • Log management (Syslog-ng, rsyslog)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
  • Work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting national security
  • Opportunity to develop innovative monitoring solutions
  • Team environment focused on technical excellence
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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 developing production Python and Rust applications—what types of systems have you built?
  • Describe a complex Bash automation project you've led and how you ensured maintainability and reliability.
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