Join 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 optimizationExperienced in architecting, developing, and maintaining complex software solutionsAdept at solving complex technical problems and troubleshooting system issuesSkilled in leading technical teams and mentoring engineersStrong 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 needsLeading technical efforts, making architectural decisions, and mentoring team membersDeveloping modular components, ensuring scalability and maintainabilityLeveraging multiple programming languages, frameworks, and operating systems to solve technical challengesUtilizing CI/CD pipelines for deployment and optimizing performance across software systemsCreating and maintaining system documentation, providing clear technical guidance and briefings
Must Have:
TS/SCI with polygraph clearance20+ years of experience in software engineering within the Intelligence CommunityBachelor’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/TypeScriptProficiency in JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or AngularStrong background in object-oriented programming using Java or JavaScriptHands-on experience designing and developing modular components for scalable applicationsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines for software deploymentProven Linux background and ability to work in complex heterogeneous environmentsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and SCI Access
Nice to Have:
AWS certificationSecurity+ certificationCertifications in Java, .NET, cloud technologies (Hadoop, HBase, MongoDB), or frameworks (Java EE, Spring, etc.)Experience with monitoring and metrics tracking for system performance
