DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes/Terraform/AWS/Python/Jenkins

Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis Junction, MD
$130,000 - $270,000

About The Position

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level DevOps Engineer with experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS. 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
  • 14 years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with an emphasis on performance optimizations
  • CWIP IAT Level I required
  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Ruby, Python)
  • AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS)
  • Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries)
  • IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation)
  • CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions)

Nice To Haves

  • You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python)
  • Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline
  • You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams
  • You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications
  • Drive consistency for deployment and build processes
  • Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more
  • Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure

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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