Software Engineer 2 - Java/JVM/Spring/Linux/DevOps

Annapolis Junction, MD

Salary: $130,000 - $270,000
Level: Mid

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 November 2026.

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About the role

Captivation Software's standard text

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a mid level software engineer with backend Java experience building scalable REST APIs and services in Linux/Unix environments.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

Strong Java/JVM, REST APIs, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, relational database, Git, and Linux/Unix skills
Agile team experience, including code reviews, debugging, problem solving, and technical collaboration

Desired Skills:

Backend architecture, distributed systems, API design, CI/CD, automated testing, TDD, NoSQL, or frontend exposure
DevOps experience with AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, or scripting
Experience supporting fast-paced, complex client solutions and interest in long-term growth standards

Captivation Software's standard text

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

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 role asks for

Particular to this role

Hibernate · NoSQL · Spring · Test Automation · Unix

Rare in Captivation Software's other 73 open postings.

Standard for DevOps / SRE / cloud roles

AWS · CI/CD · Docker · Kubernetes · Linux · Terraform

Common in DevOps / SRE / cloud postings at any company.

72% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Captivation Software's standard text, folded away below.

Compared with Captivation Software's other open jobs.

The team: Software Engineer HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 38 open in Software Engineer. 7 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in May: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Java (23 of 38), Python (20 of 38), AWS (16 of 38), Jira (16 of 38), Linux (16 of 38), Git (14 of 38), Docker (13 of 38)

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