Software Engineer 3 - Go/Python/Kubernetes/Kafka/Ansible

Job Description 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.DescriptionCaptivation Software is looking for a senior level software developer who can design, implement, and improve distributed application orchestration logic, mentor peers, and contribute to the architectural direction of the system.ResponsibilitiesDesign scalable workflows for deploying and managing Kubernetes-native applicationsLead the development of reusable Helm charts, GitOps templates, and deployment strategiesBuild system-aware controllers or agents that automate app lifecycle tasksContribute to platform-wide architecture decisions (e.g., deployment strategy, multi-cluster config, observability)Mentor junior engineers and review code for reliability, clarity, and best practicesCollaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure secure and compliant deploymentsRequirementsSecurity 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. citizenMinimum Qualifications:Twenty (20) years of experience as a SWE is required.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university is requiredRequired Skills:Deep experience with Go or Python in cloud-native contextsStrong Kubernetes experience: CRDs, Helm, GitOps, multi-tenant app deploymentsExperience with event-driven or agent-based systems (e.g., Kafka, controller patterns)Familiar with infrastructure automation (Terraform, cloud-init, Ansible)Comfortable balancing automation and operator oversight in complex environmentsOwns end-to-end delivery of system componentsHelps shape internal standards and shared toolingGuides team through design decisions and tradeoffsThinks in systems, not just servicesThis position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.BenefitsAnnual 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 Contribution6 Weeks Paid Time OffCompany Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D