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$130k per year
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In office (Annapolis Junction)
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Captivation scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Captivation is an American software engineering company headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, that builds digital solutions for the Armed Forces and the Intelligence Community. Founded in 2014, it delivers digital signal processing, big data and streaming analytics, machine learning, application development, data visualization and DevOps work for clients such as the Department of Defense, the US Army, US Cyber Command and DISA. It hires radio frequency and full-stack software engineers, Linux systems administrators, systems, platform and DevOps engineers, mostly at Annapolis Junction and Columbia in Maryland, with smaller teams in Texas and Georgia.

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

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
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