Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/CI/CD/Docker/DevOps

Captivation Software • Annapolis Junction, MD

7h • $130,000 - $270,000

About The Position

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing GitLab Runners, and advancing automation practices to improve software delivery speed, quality, and reliability. In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient with Git, GitLab, and DevOps principles and concepts.

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 five (5) 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 seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python
• Experience designing, creating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting GitLab Runners
• Ability to create reusable CI/CD templates, shared libraries, and automation patterns to support team‑wide adoption
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container registry integration within CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of core DevOps practices, including environment promotion workflows, artifact storage and versioning, and securing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks including Ansible
• Proficiency with Git source control, branching strategies, merge request workflows, and repository management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Knowledge of configuration management, secrets management, and secure credential handling within Ci/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and supporting SAFe Agile teams with automation

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Managing GitLab Runners
• Advancing automation practices to improve software delivery speed, quality, and reliability
• Automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple software development teams
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, and translating them into automated workflows

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

What This Job Offers

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