Principal Analytic Software Engineer

Senior Engineer

At Shadow Strategies, you will join a culture defined by innovation, purpose, and meaningful impact. We seek senior engineers who design and deliver resilient software systems that support real mission outcomes. If you are inspired by complexity, motivated by clarity, and committed to excellence, we invite you to become part of something exceptional. This role supports the design, development, and operation of a suite of web-based analysis tools used in mission environments. You will work across containerized React user interfaces, Java and Go microservices, custom REST security services, and data platforms including MongoDB and OpenSearch. These systems provide users with real-time alerting, advanced historical querying, and secure document storage and retrieval.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications and services
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab runners
• Establish and manage staging environments and Kubernetes clusters
• Deploy and test software across multiple environments
• Create and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Write and maintain Helm charts for application deployment
• Transfer software artifacts between systems and networks
• Produce clear technical documentation and operational guides
• Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization

Who This Might Be a Fit For

• Design infrastructure that operates quietly, efficiently, and predictably
• Think in automation, reproducibility, and resilience
• Understand the full lifecycle - from code commit to production deployment
• Have deep experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and containerization
• Care about observability, documentation, and system health as much as uptime

Required Skills

• AWS tools and services
• Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
• EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Git and GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines and runners
• Linux systems administration

Helpful Experience Areas

• Cloud-native systems operating in AWS environments
• Kubernetes-based deployments using EKS and Helm
• Secure REST services and service-to-service authentication
• Observability, logging, alerting, and performance tuning
• Working across front-end, backend, and data layers in integrated systems

Years of Experience and Degree Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 20 years of experience OR 24 years of experience without a degree

What You'll Build

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications and services
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab runners
• Establish and manage staging environments and Kubernetes clusters
• Deploy and test software across multiple environments
• Create and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Write and maintain Helm charts for application deployment
• Transfer software artifacts between systems and networks
• Produce clear technical documentation and operational guides
• Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization

Work Environment

• Based in Columbia, MD
• Up to 2 days of telework per week depending on tasking and customer needs
• Mission-focused teams supporting operational systems
• Engineers are trusted to own outcomes and make technical decisions

What Comes With It

• Fully covered health insurance for medical, dental, and vision
• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 weeks if your partner does
• Flexible leave: 36 days total each year, including 25 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) for your future
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Annual health stipend if you opt out of our insurance

The Extras? They're Built In

• No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters.
• Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives.
• By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive, inside and outside of work.

Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Shadow Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.