Software Engineer — Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, and Docker

Job overview

The Software Engineer — Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, and Docker role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. The annual salary range is $130,000–$270,000. Captivation Software provides engineering and infrastructure support for national security missions. The engineer provides customer support and infrastructure services for signals intelligence and cyber solutions. The role develops across frontend and backend systems, builds REST services, works with databases and containerized environments, and supports mission-focused software delivery.

What you'll do

• Develop software using Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, JSON, and CSS
• build REST services
• query MongoDB and Elasticsearch
• work in Docker and Compose environments
• use GitLab and Jira
• contribute across frontend and backend development
• support customer and infrastructure services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer

annapolis junction md

full-time

python

fastapi

javascript

mongodb

elasticsearch

docker

top secret/sci

captivation software

$130k–$270k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution, vested from day one
• $3,600 HSA contribution
• six weeks paid time off
• company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Why this role

Requires a current Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph and U.S. citizenship; a bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience are required, with experience substitution for the degree described in the posting.

About the employer

Captivation Software is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.