Full-Time
Principal Software Engineer
ClearEdge
51-200 employees
Software engineering and data analytics provider
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
Hybrid
US Top Secret Clearance Required
 Software Engineering (1) |
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- 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
- Apply software engineering principles to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance
- Deliver high-quality software solutions in a dynamic environment, leveraging agile methodologies to meet evolving user demands
- Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute as a subject matter expert in software engineering
- Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle, tailoring processes to meet customer needs
- Lead technical efforts, making architectural decisions, and mentoring team members
- Develop modular components, ensuring scalability and maintainability
- Leverage multiple programming languages, frameworks, and operating systems to solve technical challenges
- Utilize CI/CD pipelines for deployment and optimizing performance across software systems
- Create and maintain system documentation, providing clear technical guidance and briefings
- 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
ClearEdge IT Solutions provides advanced software engineering, big data, cloud computing, data analytics, and data science services to government and industry clients. Its solutions are built by a team of highly skilled engineers and field experts who design, deploy, and operate customized, secure data systems and analytics pipelines that ingest and derive insights from many data sources. The company differentiates itself through mission-driven work, a focus on top-tier talent, strong ethics, and long-term partnerships with government agencies and private companies. Its goal is to empower clients by investing in people, technology, and community so that data from diverse sources can be effectively harnessed.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Jessup, Maryland
Founded
2002
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Quantum-resistant cryptography integration wins NIST-driven IC contracts.
- Real-time data mesh expertise modernizes agency legacy silos by 2025.
- Synthetic data services capture DoD AI training investments rapidly.
What critics are saying
- Booz Allen Hamilton undercuts pricing with scale in 12-24 months.
- Clearance suspensions disqualify from government clients immediately.
- Talent exodus to AWS erodes engineers in 6-12 months.
What makes ClearEdge unique
- Intelligence Community origins enable classified edge analytics solutions.
- Top-tier engineers deliver 15+ years mission-critical big data analytics.
- Mission-driven focus attracts experts for government data challenges.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget