Annual Salary: $160,000 - $250,000 (depends on experience level)

Up to 20% 401k contribution (no matching required)

Build Something to Be Proud Of.

Captivation Software 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 Software is looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), Python programming skills, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex time series analysis problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid role being on customer site about 3 days/week.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.
• The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Security Clearance: A current Secret level U.S. government security clearance is required and therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen. Can also consider candidates with a current TS level clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Java) with Bachelors in related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must have experience developing infrastructure in AWS.
• Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to support a hybrid schedule with visits to the customer site about 50% of the time (2-3 days/week).

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc..) is a plus.
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, etc.)
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
• Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc)

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $160,000 - $250,000 (depends on experience level)
  
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (no matching required)
• Above market hourly rates
• $3,000 HSA Contribution
• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Employee Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance / Life Insurance / Short-Term & Long-Term Disability / AD&D