Software Engineer 2 (Hybrid) - Linux/Bash/Apache Airflow/Apache Spark/Docker/Podman/Git/AWS

Captivation Software • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Captivation Software is looking for a mid-level software engineer responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases. The engineer will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE.
• Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE.
• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes.
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java.
• Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows.
• Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containers, and Podman.
• Experience with Git Source Control System.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence).
• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow.
• Building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions.
• Supporting data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases.
• Collaborating closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000
• Up to 20% 401k contribution
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level