Principal Software Engineer

Software Engineer, Advanced Dataflow and Analytics - Fully Cleared

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we support missions where precision, speed, and reliability matter every day. In this role, you will work at the center of operational data flow, helping mission teams turn raw, complex data into trusted, usable intelligence. You will design and sustain resilient pipelines that support mission systems, enable insight at scale, and strengthen operational confidence. This is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys data movement, system reliability, and close collaboration with mission users.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role puts you close to both the mission and the customer. You will work directly with mission teams to explore raw data, build and improve operational data flows, and deliver downstream products people rely on. The work spans ingestion, transport, transformation, storage, compliance, and long-term architecture improvement, so it stays technical, practical, and closely tied to mission outcomes.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your impact is real. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with strong momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than another engineering role. It is a chance to shape critical data pipelines in an environment where reliability matters.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Design, build, and sustain complex operational data flows supporting mission-critical systems
• Manage data ingestion, transport, transformation, storage, and compliance across distributed environments
• Partner directly with mission customers to explore raw data, perform enrichment and transformation, and deliver reliable downstream products
• Assess and improve existing data flow architectures to increase performance, resiliency, and operational reliability
• Provide technical leadership, guide best practices, and help shape long-term data engineering strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus ten years of relevant software engineering experience
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus twelve years of relevant software engineering experience
• OR fourteen years of relevant software engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity

Required Skills

• Strong experience working in Linux environments using the CLI and system tools
• Experience writing automation and operational scripts using Bash and Python
• Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining Java-based solutions
• Hands-on experience administering Apache NiFi, including canvas-based data flow development
• Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
• Experience supporting data transport, data management, data security, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with collaboration and issue tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence

Desired Skills

• Experience with enterprise or corporate data flow processes and tooling
• Familiarity with data security, governance, and compliance procedures
• Experience developing and maintaining Perl scripts or applications
• Experience improving operational data reliability, scalability, and performance

Compensation Range: $187,000.00 - $240,000.00 

*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

• Multiple medical plan options , including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

• Exciting bonus opportunities , from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? 
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: .

Equal Opportunity Matters 
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

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