Principal Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.
Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.
Your Mission
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will apply software engineering principles to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. You will deliver high-quality software solutions in a dynamic environment, leveraging agile methodologies to meet evolving user demands. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute as a subject matter expert in software engineering.You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

• Proficient in full-stack software development and performance optimization
• Experienced in architecting, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions
• Adept at solving complex technical problems and troubleshooting system issues
• Skilled in leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
• Strong in both oral and written communication, including technical documentation and presentations

A Day in the Life Of:

• Engaging in all phases of the software development lifecycle, tailoring processes to meet customer needs
• Leading technical efforts, making architectural decisions, and mentoring team members
• Developing modular components, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Leveraging multiple programming , frameworks, and operating systems to solve technical challenges
• Utilizing CI/CD pipelines for deployment and optimizing performance across software systems
• Creating and maintaining system documentation, providing clear technical guidance and briefings

Must Have:

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• 20+ years of experience in software engineering within the Intelligence Community
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree)
• Experience in full-stack development, including web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Strong background in object-oriented programming using Java or JavaScript
• Hands-on experience designing and developing modular components for scalable applications
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for software deployment
• Proven Linux background and ability to work in complex heterogeneous environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and SCI Access

Nice to Have:

• AWS certification
• Security+ certification
• Certifications in Java, .NET, cloud technologies (Hadoop, HBase, MongoDB), or frameworks (Java EE, Spring, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring and metrics tracking for system performance

About us: We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.
Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.  
If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.

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