Software Engineer 4 - Linux/Shell/Python/Perl/Splunk/Kafka/IaC/CI/CD/Git

Captivation Software

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Annapolis Junction, MD Until 8/22/2026 14+ years exp First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted June 23, 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 who shall be part of a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining a comprehensive distributed Metrics and Monitoring solution for HPC systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of HPC infrastructure. In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient with Splunk. 

 

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:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus ten (10) 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 twelve (12) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills:

  • Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
  • Experience developing Shell/Perl scripts to automate manual processes
  • Recent software development experience using Python
  • Experience with Splunk SPL, dashboard creation, and report development
  • Experience with Splunk data onboarding, field extractions, data models, and performance tuning
  • Experience with Splunk alerting, incident management workflows, and event correlation
  • Familiar interfacing with Log Management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog
  • Familiar Message Brokers such as Kafka
  • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

 

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

Design, develop, and maintain distributed monitoring solutions for HPC systems.

Job title

Software Engineer 4 - Linux/Shell/Python/Perl/Splunk/Kafka/IaC/CI/CD/Git

Experience level

senior level

Minimum experience

14+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD; no remote work mentioned

Salary

$130k–$270k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

linux CLIshell scriptsperl scriptspythonsplunk SPLsplunk data onboardingmessage brokers KafkaIaC automation AnsibleCI/CD GitLab CIgit

Preferred skills

atlassian tool suite

Specializations

linuxshell scriptingpythonperlsplunk
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

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