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# Software Engineer 2 - Java/MapReduce/Cloud/GhostMachine/QTA

- **Company:** Captivation Software
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, MapReduce, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9c0e3651639fa30c

## About the Role

* 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, * 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., * Java
 * MapReduce
 * Cloud Experience
 * GhostMachine
 * QTA

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

## Description

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., Captivation Software is looking for a mid level software engineer with strong Java experience as well as experience with MapReduce, Cloud experience, GhostMachine and QTA.


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