Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Java/Spring/Docker/Kubernetes/Grafana/Prometheus/NiFi

Company: Captivation Software
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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 senior 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: 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. Required Skills: Experience using the Linux command line interface Experience developing microservices using Java and Spring Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and containers Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes Experience using system monitoring tools including Grafana and Prometheus Experience using Git for version control Desired Skills: Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery principles and tools such as GitLab CI and ArgoCD Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for data indexing and retrieval Experience with NiFi for dataflow management and ingestion Experience with the Amazon HCI platform Strong debugging, documentation, and communication skills Ability to operate effectively in an Agile development environment and on a multi disciplinary team 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

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