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Software Engineer 1/2 - PostgreSQL/CI/CD/SpringBoot/Angular/MongoDB/Oracle/Docker/Kubernetes/JSON/XML/Jira

Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$130k–$270k/yrFull-time

About the role

Captivation Software is seeking a mid‑level software engineer to join a team that prides itself on delivering timely, high‑quality solutions in support of the mission to protect our country. The role involves daily responsibilities across development, modernization, and operational support of Java and Angular applications.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user and system requirements to design, develop, test, and maintain Java and Angular applications.
  • Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs, service integrations, and data access components for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases.
  • Support application modernization initiatives, including Spring Boot migration, database modernization, microservices, and containerization.
  • Deploy and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments across cloud and on‑premises infrastructure.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, technical design, and continuous process improvement.
  • Develop automated unit and integration tests, support CI/CD pipelines, and maintain technical documentation using Confluence and Jira.
  • Provide backup database administration support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB while cross‑training across application, database, and deployment technologies to ensure operational continuity.

Requirements

  • Current Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a software engineer.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
  • This position is open for direct hires only; candidates from third‑party staffing or recruiting firms will not be considered.

Desired Skills

  • Experience developing Java enterprise applications using Spring Boot (or similar frameworks) and Angular (or comparable front‑end technologies).
  • Designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating applications with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or other relational databases.
  • Application modernization experience, including Spring Boot migrations, microservices, and database modernization initiatives.
  • Developing, deploying, and supporting containerized applications using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, Amazon EKS, OpenShift).
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts such as Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Ingress, Persistent Volumes, Helm charts, and cloud‑native architectures.
  • Implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevSecOps practices, and modern software delivery processes.
  • Using Jira and Confluence in Agile environments, providing database operational support, and working with XML, JSON, or other structured data formats.

Benefits

  • Annual salary ranging from $130,000 to $270,000, dependent on experience.
  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution (no matching required, vested from day 1).
  • Above‑market hourly rates.
  • $3,600 HSA contribution.
  • Six weeks paid time off.
  • Company‑paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability, and AD&D coverage.

Pay

Annual Salary: $130,000 – $270,000 (depends on years of experience).

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