Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Apache Spark/NumPy/Git

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 who shall be responsible for identifying ways to create consistent and repeatable capabilities including transforming raw, complex, and often unstructured data into clean, reliable, and high-quality analysis-ready datasets that support advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

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:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity


• Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills:

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools


• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes


• Recent software development experience using Python


• Familiar with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark


• Experience using Jupyter Notebook


• Experience with data wrangling and preprocessing tools such as pandas and NumPy


• Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data


• Familiarity with data quality concepts, data validation, and anomaly detection


• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills:

• Familiar with Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows


• Familiar with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets


• Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools including Slurm


• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

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


• $3,400 HSA Contribution


• 6 Weeks Paid Time Off


• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D