Principal Software Engineer with Security Clearance
About the role
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: Work with multi-talented development team and key stakeholders to develop and support operational deployment of an entire suite of Government customer tools on an existing ClearEdge prime contract. We are seeking a software engineer who will design, develop, sustain, and operationally support front-end presentation tier services for our mission-driven customers. We are looking for candidates ready to use their skills to develop, support, and deploy government tools, while providing impactful mission critical solutions. This work requires attention to detail and a firm understanding of requirements, development, test, integration, and deployment processes. You will excel in this role if you are: * A results-oriented developer who can leverage technical skills and techniques to successfully design, develop, and deploy software solutions.
Enjoy working as a member of an integrated development team
Self-Motivated with a desire to build new skills
Are familiar with Agile frameworks and methodologies with a desire to be a certified SCRUM Master.
Enjoy learning new technologies, are a forward thinker, and interested in growing your career with a cutting-edge technology company Day in the Life: * Working directly with clients, managers and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver impactful solutions that solve client problems
Designing and coding new software or modify existing software to add new features
Debugging existing software, correcting defects and providing recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards * Integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
Designing or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
Developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas * Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance * Designing or implementing complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products * Overseeing software development teams and ensuring the work is completed in accordance with the applicable constraints
Coordinating software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met Must have: * TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
You must have 20 years' of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required ( Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree)
Experience developing web-based software applications using JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks such as React, AngularJS
Experience developing software applications with Object Oriented principles using languages such as Java, C++, C# Nice to Have: * Experience developing web-based Geo-focused software applications using tools such as Leaflet.js
Experience developing applications using container and container orchestration frameworks such as Docker, Kubernetes
Documentation experience
Ability to work well integrating your contributions with others across a diverse team
Mission-first work ethic
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization. Our Core Values-Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability-guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners. If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support operational deployment of government customer tools
- Design, develop, sustain, and operationally support front-end presentation tier services
- Work directly with clients and technical staff to understand business needs
- Design and code new software or modify existing software
- Debug existing software and provide recommendations for improvement
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems
- Design or implement complex database interfaces/queries
- Perform quality control on team products
Qualifications
- TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
- 20 years of experience as a Software Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Experience with JavaScript and frameworks like React, AngularJS
- Experience with Object Oriented principles using Java, C++, C#
Benefits
- $10k annual training and education benefit
- 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one
- Annual health and technology allowances
- Access to a state-of-the-art technology lab
Skills mentioned
About ClearEdge
ClearEdge is a mission-driven technology thought leader grown out of the Intelligence Community that provides software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, data visualization, and data science solutions and services. As a small business, we are personally committed to responding to our customers' requirements by attracting and retaining only top-tier engineers and field experts. At ClearEdge, we understand that our employees are the key to our success. Armed with the industry's best and brightest talent, we seek to find the most interesting and challenging projects. Our goal is to use our talents to help clients find clear, effective solutions to their data problems in an efficient and cost effective manner. Follow us on Twitter: @ClearEdgeIT (https://twitter.com/ClearEdgeIT) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearEdgeIT