Software Engineer 3 -AWS/Docker/Kubernetes/Java/JavaScript/MongoDB/Elasticsearch

Captivation Software

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Annapolis Junction, MD Until 9/14/2026 20+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
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 capture, track, manage, report, broker, and enrich current and historical metadata for mission analytic workflow processes. We are looking for a strong full-stack software developer with functional UI experience but primarily focused on backend web services and servers.

 

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 with open-source integrations would be great and any experience with open-source tools is required - i.e. AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, Rancher, Tomcat, Spring, and JMS
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • MongoDB
  • Elasticsearch
  • Postgres
  • MySQL

Desired Skills:

  • Kibana
  • Alfresco
  • Content Management Tools
  • Node
  • Svelt
  • React
  • Angular

 

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

 

About this role

Summary

Develops backend web services, manages metadata, integrates open-source tools, and supports mission systems.

Job title

Software Engineer 3 -AWS/Docker/Kubernetes/Java/JavaScript/MongoDB/Elasticsearch

Experience level

20+ years

Minimum experience

20+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD; on-site preferred; remote not specified

Salary

$130k–$270k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AWSDockerKubernetesJavaJavaScriptMongoDBElasticsearchPostgresMySQL

Preferred skills

KibanaAlfrescoContent ManagementNodeSveltReactAngular

Specializations

full-stackbackend web servicesmetadata management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

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