Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

GliaCell is seeking a Principal Software Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full‑time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems to a large government contract.

Description

• This team designs, develops, and maintains a suite of web‑based analysis tools.
• The team builds and deploys multiple applications across diverse tech stacks, including containerized React UIs, Java and Go microservices, custom REST security services, and data stores such as MongoDB and an OpenSearch cluster.
• The program provides users with real‑time alerting, historical querying with smart query builders, and document storage and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Work with UI developers to determine necessary data to be displayed.

Key Requirements

• Possess an active or re‑installable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 20+ years Software Engineering experience and a BS degree in Computer Science or related.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Key Skills

• Experience using Java, JavaScript, Swagger, Maven, Git, and Nexus.
• Experience with Linux.

Location

Annapolis Junction, Maryland (Partial Telework of 16 hours per week is expected. Telework granted after a period of acclimation and will be monitored).

Salary Range

$200,000 to $280,000. Sign‑on bonus eligible.

Benefits

• CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents.
• Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents.
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off.
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover.
• 11 Federal Government Holidays.
• Work From Home Opportunities.
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1.
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Annual Professional Development.
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances.
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel Protection Program.
• Financial Planning Assistance.
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave.
• Monthly Team and Family Events.
• Technology Budget.
• Global Entry.
• Annual Swag Budget.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.