Software Engineer 3 - Java/Docker/Helm/Kubernetes/Terraform

Captivation Software

Annapolis Junction, MDFull-time$130,000–$270,000Posted Nov 3, 2026

About the role

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 senior level software engineer for a development team working on a mission analytic platform

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:

Twenty (20) 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.

Desired Skills:

Java, updating code

Build Docker containers

Create Helm Charts

Kubernetes

Terraform

Provide developer support to teammates as needed

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

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for a mission analytic platform.
  • Update Java code and build Docker containers.
  • Create Helm charts and work with Kubernetes and Terraform.
  • Provide developer support to teammates.

Qualifications

  • Currently hold a U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Have 20 years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or substitute four years of relevant software engineering experience for the degree.

Benefits

  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution, with no matching required and vesting from day one.
  • $3,600 HSA contribution.
  • Six weeks of paid time off.
  • Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.

Skills mentioned

JavaDockerHelmKubernetesTerraformInfrastructure as CodeContainerizationDevOpsBackend DevelopmentDebugging

About Captivation Software

Build something to be proud of. Captivation is focused on engineering digital solutions for mission makers. We deliver software engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines, collaborating to solve problems with the agility and efficiency of a small business. 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 a small, developer-oriented company that embraces the progressive attitude you would expect at a tech startup. We value transparency in the employer-employee relationship, and aim to empower our team through a flattened company structure. We actively pursue the most interesting work the Intelligence Community has to offer. Our team works with leading software technologies to create awesome solutions for happy clients.

Software Development11-50 employeesHanover, Maryland