As a Software Integration Engineer 3 at Captivation, your primary responsibilities include developing software tools and services in a PaaS Linux environment, leveraging technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible. You will support the deployment of software into production environments, ensuring that integration processes are efficient and effective within a DevOps culture.

To qualify for the Software Integration Engineer 3 position at Captivation, you should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of eight years of demonstrable experience with software integration and support. Additionally, a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance is required.

Key technical skills for the Software Integration Engineer 3 role at Captivation include proficiency with Linux CLI, scripting in Bash and Python, experience in containerization with Docker, and skills in managing Kubernetes clusters. Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, as well as monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana, is also highly valuable.

The work culture for a Software Integration Engineer 3 at Captivation is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Our team emphasizes a DevOps culture, where you'll work closely with engineers to streamline software deployment processes while leveraging the latest technologies to achieve our mission.

The benefits for the Software Integration Engineer 3 position at Captivation are quite competitive, including an annual salary ranging from $130,000 to $270,000, a substantial 401k contribution of up to 20%, generous paid time off of five weeks, and a comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance package. Additional perks include HSA contributions and company-paid life insurance.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you implemented Docker. Discuss how it enhanced your workflow, integrated with CI/CD pipelines, or optimized application deployment. Show your understanding of container orchestration, specifically how you utilized Docker within a Kubernetes environment.

When asked about managing Kubernetes clusters, focus on your systematic approach to monitoring, scaling, and troubleshooting. Discuss tools like Prometheus and Grafana that you've used for cluster health monitoring and how you've resolved specific performance issues in the past.

In your response, emphasize your familiarity with IaC tools such as Ansible or Terraform. Provide examples of how you've automated infrastructure provisioning, collaborated with development teams to streamline CI/CD processes, and ensured consistency across environments.

For this question, share a detailed narrative of the project, the challenges faced—like integrating diverse applications or overcoming environment issues—and the strategies that led to successful integration. This will showcase not only your technical abilities but also your problem-solving skills.

Tap into your experience with tools like Git, JIRA, or Confluence, explaining how you maintain version control, manage team tasks, and ensure smooth communication. Illustrate with examples how you’ve worked in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

In your answer, describe a specific situation where you implemented changes to accelerate deployment, reduce errors, or improve feedback loops using automation or new tools. Focus on the metrics of success that were achieved as a result of these improvements.

Ensure to discuss your quality assurance processes—like unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews. Highlight how you’ve utilized automated testing frameworks or CI/CD pipelines to maintain high standards in the integration and deployment stages.

When addressing this question, specify which configuration management tools you have experience with—like Ansible or Puppet—and provide insights on how you used these tools to automate server configuration and maintain consistency across different environments.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning—mention how you follow tech blogs, participate in online courses, attend webinars, or consult with peers. Show your enthusiasm for evolving your skill set to include the latest technologies relevant to the Software Integration Engineer role.

When discussing SRE principles, explain your understanding of how SRE seeks to create scalable and reliable software systems. Provide examples of how you have applied these principles in previous roles, particularly in enhancing system reliability and performance.