Software Engineer 2 – Linux, Bash, Python, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL

Captivation

. Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot the software suite of applications .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development and integration, with a strong focus on utilizing Linux, Python, and containerization technologies. Holds a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and possesses extensive experience in software engineering within complex programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Top Secret/SCI Security ClearancePython (3.x) Software DevelopmentLinux CLI ExperienceContainerization Technologies (Docker)CI/CD Principles and Tools (GitLab CI)

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentScripting (Bash)NoSQL Databases (MongoDB)Container Orchestration (Kubernetes)Messaging Frameworks (RabbitMQ)Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Ansible)Git Source ControlSQL Databases (PostgreSQL)Helm ChartsCI/CD Methodologies

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

COTS ProductsGOTS ProductsFOSS ProductsSoftware Engineering (SWE)Programs and Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDockerKubernetesLinuxMongoDBNoSQLPostgresPythonRabbitMQSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot the software suite of applications
Implement, test, and integrate software with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph; all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Experience using the Linux CLI
Experience developing scripts using Bash
Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containers
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
Familiar with Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
Experience with Git Source Control System
Desired: Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
Desired: Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Position is open for direct hires only; candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

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