Software Engineer 3 - C++/Testing

Captivation Software • Annapolis Junction, MD

4d • $130,000 - $270,000

About The Position

Captivation Software is seeking a senior-level software engineer to assist with daily responsibilities in support of the mission to protect the country. The role focuses on software test development and engineering, working with customer test infrastructure, and helping modernize the build process and continuous testing. The position is open to direct hires only; candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms will not be considered.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph. The position requires 15 years of SWE experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, along with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline. Four additional years of relevant SWE experience may substitute for the degree.

The annual salary is $130,000–$270,000, depending on years of experience. Benefits include a 401(k) contribution of up to 20%, a $3,600 HSA contribution, six weeks of paid time off, and company-paid insurance coverage.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph.
• Fifteen years of SWE experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes as a substitute.
• Experience as a Software Test Developer Engineer.
• Familiarity with SDRs, servers, and other hardware used in the customer’s test infrastructure.
• C++ skills, with some Python and shell scripting.
• CICD experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform software test development and engineering.
• Work with SDRs, servers, and other hardware used in the customer’s test infrastructure.
• Help modernize the build process and continuous testing, including CICD-related work.
• Assist with daily software engineering responsibilities.

Benefits

• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution; no matching required and vested from day one.
• $3,600 HSA contribution.
• Six weeks of paid time off.
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Above-market hourly rates.

What This Job Offers

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