Principal Software Engineer

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Join Clear Edge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, Clear Edge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.

Your Mission

As a Principal Software Engineer on our prime contract
, you will work a hybrid schedule with a team of talented developers to design, build, and maintain critical applications in a cloud-based environment. You will contribute to the development and deployment of scalable and secure solutions, leveraging your expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and modern software development practices. Your role will involve creating efficient services, automating workflows, and optimizing system performance to support evolving mission needs.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

• Passionate about building and maintaining cloud-based services
• Comfortable working in Linux environments
• Skilled in developing containerized applications and deploying them with Kubernetes (EKS)
• Experienced in automating workflows using Git Lab CI/CD
• Detail-oriented and capable of troubleshooting complex issues

A Day in the Life Of:

• Develop and enhance software solutions using Java, Node, or Python
• Build and maintain cloud-based services in AWS
• Design and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes (EKS)
• Automate infrastructure and deployments using Git Lab CI/CD
• Write and maintain shell scripts for automation and system management
• Work with relational and document databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, scalable solutions

Must Have:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• 20+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Strong Linux background
• Experience building and maintaining services in AWS
• Proficiency in at least one of the following:
  Java, Node, or Python
• Experience with shell scripting
• Hands-on experience with containerization and Kubernetes (EKS)
• Experience with Git Lab CI/CD
• Familiarity with relational and document databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Terraform or Terragrunt for infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of Ansible for configuration management
• Front-end development experience with React or Node
• Familiarity with 508 compliance standards for accessibility

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.

Clear Edge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a Clear Edge recruiter at  Clear Edge is an equal opportunity employer.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology