Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Captivation as it explicitly states it is open for direct hires only and does not consider third party staffing or recruiting firms.
Job overview
The PEGA Developer role at Captivation involves supporting and developing enterprise workflow applications on the Pega Platform to contribute to national security missions.
Responsibilities and impact
The developer will support a team implementing multiple workflow products, collaborate with system, software, UI/UX, and DevOps engineers to design, deploy, and manage secure, accessible, and high-performance workflows, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency support.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual salary range of $130,000 to $270,000 depending on experience, up to 20% 401k contribution vested from day one, $3,400 HSA contribution, five weeks paid time off, and comprehensive company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph and be U.S. citizens. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with experience in Pega development essential.
Work environment and culture
Captivation values pride in development, innovation, and timely delivery, emphasizing a mission-driven environment focused on protecting the country.
Company information
Captivation is a company known for delivering timely, innovative software solutions supporting national security missions.
Team overview
The candidate will join a collaborative team of developers and engineers working on large-scale enterprise Pega applications.
Job location and travel
The role is on-call/hybrid, implying a mix of remote and on-site work with a rotating pager schedule for emergency support approximately one week every 6-8 weeks.
Unique job features
The job includes a unique rotating on-call pager schedule with additional compensation for on-call weeks, and the role supports critical national security workflows on the Pega Platform.
Company overview
Captivation Software is a small, developer-oriented company based in Columbia, MD, specializing in software engineering support and digital signal processing. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on delivering uncompromising software solutions across various disciplines. Captivation Software values transparency and innovation, fostering a progressive work environment typical of tech startups. The company generates revenue through its specialized software development services, catering to a broad spectrum of clients.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your PEGA development experience, emphasizing your ability to design, develop, and deploy workflows on the Pega Platform in enterprise environments.
Showcase your collaboration skills with system, software, DevOps, and UI/UX engineers to ensure security compliance, accessibility, and performance of workflow applications, as these are key responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Captivation's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the PEGA Developer role.
Connect with current Captivation employees in software development or engineering divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent project contributions or expressing interest in Captivation's mission to protect the country through innovative software.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'PEGA development,' 'workflow design,' 'security compliance,' 'enterprise application,' and 'collaboration with DevOps/UI/UX teams' to pass automated screenings.
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