Principal Software Engineer; TS​/SCI Polygraph

A day in the life:

We're seeking a talented Principal Software Engineer to help design, build, and optimize software solutions that solve complex data challenges. In this role, you’ll work on developing scalable applications, streamlining data processing, and applying advanced techniques to extract and standardize information. You’ll collaborate with a team to tackle unique technical problems, drive best practices, and deliver high-quality solutions.

• 20+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance

• Java programming with experience in developing, testing, and deploying scalable applications.
• Writing and optimizing Regular Expressions (Regex) for data validation, text parsing, and pattern matching.
• Entity extraction and data normalization to standardize unstructured or semi-structured information.

Bonus

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Maryland Customer corporate processing systems and corporate normalization tools.
• Experience with GHOST MACHINE and associated schema structures.
• Familiarity with language processing techniques for text analysis and information extraction.

Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package.

Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab for additional information.

Salary Range:
Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself.

Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $190,000 - $235,000.

• Retire sooner than planned:
  Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
• Have a career AND a life:
  Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Stay at your best:
  As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's enjoy free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
• Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
• Dress in style:
  Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
• Enjoy the culture:
  Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in addition to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, Ren Fest, and more!

Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight!