Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

Clearance Requirement

An active or re‑instatable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required. Please do not apply if you do not possess this level.

Glia Cell is seeking a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full‑time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems to a large government contract.

• This high‑priority role supports the RECON team within CNO, focusing on technical solutions that deliver immediate operational impact.
• You will operate in a highly collaborative capacity across multiple product teams to design and implement mission‑critical systems.
• As part of a small team, you will work to establish end‑to‑end prototypes, develop requirements, and contribute to existing and new systems to improve infrastructure cognizance.
• This will include working directly with mission stakeholders to rapidly iterate on requirements, with the goal of delivering deployable solutions and necessary scripting support quickly.

• Understand the customers’ mission, collaborate with team members, gather user requirements, and quickly develop solutions.
• Independently drive feature development taking ownership of the entire development lifecycle.
• Integrate with, and contribute to, a diverse set of teams, systems, and technology stacks.
• Design and create reliable, intuitive user interfaces and workflows.
• Develop cutting‑edge solutions for data visualizations, task automation, and workflow enhancements.

• Possess an active or re‑instatable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Professional/Education experience: 12 years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

• Technology flexibility, demonstrated by experience developing across the stack (UI/UX, middleware/API, back‑end, and Dev Ops), and a willingness to use any necessary technology to achieve the solution.
• Experience developing with at least one UI framework (React, Vue, Angular).
• Experience writing scripts and services in Python.
• RESTful web application experience using both Spring Boot and Python.
• Familiarity with Relational Databases (Postgres, SQLite, etc.).
• Familiarity with Git Lab (CI/CD).

• Prior CNO experience.
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Columbia, MD (onsite full time)

The salary range for this full‑time position is $200,000 to $280,000. SIGN‑ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.

• Care First Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

Glia Cell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.