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Principal Software Engineer

United StatesAnnapolis JunctionFull-timelead
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Overview

Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day,

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Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/

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.
  • Proficient in full-stack software development and performance optimization
  • Experienced in architecting, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions
  • Adept at solving complex technical problems and troubleshooting system issues
  • Skilled in leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
  • Strong in both oral and written communication, including technical documentation and presentations
  • Engaging in all phases of the software development lifecycle, tailoring processes to meet customer needs
  • Leading technical efforts, making architectural decisions, and mentoring team members
  • Developing modular components, ensuring scalability and maintainability
  • Leveraging multiple programming languages, frameworks, and operating systems to solve technical challenges
  • Utilizing CI/CD pipelines for deployment and optimizing performance across software systems
  • Creating and maintaining system documentation, providing clear technical guidance and briefings
  • 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
  • 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
  • Listing Details

    Posted
    March 4, 2025
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    April 24, 2026

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    ClearedgePrincipal Software Engineer