Software Engineer 2 - DevOps

captivation· Software Engineer
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📍 Annapolis Junction, MD

About this role

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Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

 

Description


Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software developer capable of implementing containerized application workflows and infrastructure automation using modern DevOps and cloud-native tooling.

 

Responsibilities


  • Contribute to the development of deployment pipelines and Helm charts
  • Collaborate with backend, frontend, and infrastructure teams to integrate services
  • Work with Kubernetes tooling (Helm, GitOps, etc.) to support scalable deployments
  • Follow team standards and participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation
  • Implement and test logic to handle common app deployment patterns, secrets, and config maps
  • Support internal efforts to standardize and document reusable application deployment templates

 

Requirements


Security Clearance:

  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SWE is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university is required

Required Skills:

  • Comfortable coding in Go, Python, or TypeScript
  • Familiar with GitOps workflows and CI/CD tools like ArgoCD or Fleet
  • Experience with Kubernetes manifests, Helm, Docker
  • Understands basic concepts of infrastructure-as-code and Linux system operations
  • Can debug and troubleshoot in a containerized environment
  • Eager to learn from senior teammates
  • Open to working across the full stack and infrastructure boundaries
  • Values automation, documentation, and code reusability​

 

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits


  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Software Engineer 2 - DevOps position at captivation located?
This Software Engineer 2 - DevOps role at captivation is based in Annapolis Junction, MD. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Software Engineer 2 - DevOps at captivation belong to?
This Software Engineer 2 - DevOps position is part of the Software Engineer department at captivation. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Software Engineer 2 - DevOps job at captivation posted?
This Software Engineer 2 - DevOps position at captivation was posted on Apr 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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