Principal Software Engineer

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 Your Mission: Work with a multi-talented development team and key stakeholders to develop and support the 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 modifying 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 implementing 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 Modifying 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; performing 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 monitoring equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met Must have: TS/SCI with polygraph clearance 20 years’ of experience as a software engineer 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 software engineering 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 and AngularJS Experience developing software applications with Object‑Oriented principles using languages such as Java, C++, and 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 and 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr ClearEdge