Software Engineer 3 - C++/Python/DevOps/Kubernetes/GPU

Annapolis Junction, MD💼 Full-time💰 $130,000–$130,000🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-10-02

No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Senior software engineer leading the development, deployment, and administration of mission-critical satellite communication systems.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (C++/Python/DevOps)

Builds

Complex satellite communication systems

Domain

Defense / Satellite Communications

Required skills

C++, Python, Kubernetes, Linux, Ansible, Bash scripting, Git workflows, unit testing, RF data processing, RF application development

Preferred skills

Rancher, RKE2, Helm, Go, CKA certification, YAML/JSON manipulation

Technologies

Kubernetes, Rancher, RKE2, Ansible, RHEL, Rocky, EL9, Git

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, and administer complex systems; manage Kubernetes clusters (control plane, worker nodes, networking, storage, security); design and manage Ansible playbooks and roles; collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet user requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About Captivation Software

Captivation Software is looking for a mid level software engineer with strong Java experience. This role focuses on knowledge management and data curation, with responsibilities that include performing ETL (extract, transform, and load) processes on enterprise-wide data. The position is part of a collaborative, well established team and offers the chance to build expertise in GhostMachine Portable Map Reduce analytics—a valuable opportunity for professional development. This team has recently started leveraging Claude Code AI to expedite development and engineering tasks.