Software Engineer 2 - Python/Terraform/AWS/CI/CD
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Software Engineer 2 - Python/Terraform/AWS/CI/CD
130,000–270,000 / Year
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Apply by
August 17, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
# Build to something to be proud of.
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 mid level software engineer to assist with daily responsibilities.
# 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 experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
- Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
### Required Skills:
- Python
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Containerization (K8s or AWS Elastic Container Service)
- Cloud native application deployment experience in AWS
- Agile lifecycle experience
- Experience deriving software requirements experience collaborating on multi-team software projects
### Desired Skills:
- Gitlab CI/CD pipeline automation
- Cloud architecture deployment (AWS architecture)
- Cloud stability , resilience, failover
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
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily software engineering responsibilities
- Collaborate on multi-team software projects
- Derive software requirements
- Deploy cloud-native applications on AWS
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code and containerization technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Skills Required
PythonTerraformKubernetesAWS Elastic Container ServiceAWSAgileCI/CDCollaborationGitlab CI/CDCloud architecture deploymentCloud stabilityResilienceFailover
Benefits
- 401(k) contribution up to 20%
- HSA contribution of $3,600
- 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid AD&D
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