Principal Python Software Engineer

gliacelltechnologies; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Work From Home Opportunities

401K

Job summary

GliaCell Technologies seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead analytics and automation for a U.S. Government contract in Laurel, MD. This full-time role focuses on sustaining critical mission software and modernizing compliance workflows.

You will prototype ML/AI solutions, build monitoring for data pipelines, and collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver robust software in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• 20 years of professional experience or 4 extra years in lieu of a BS
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and prototype compliance and business analytics tools.
• Automate compliance functions and improve existing methods.
• Research and prototype ML/AI algorithms in the RD environment.
• Develop models and implement metrics and monitoring for tools and data flows

Skills

Python

GM Learn

Exploratory Data Analysis

Jira

Confluence

Linux

Education

Bachelor's Degree

20 years experience

Tools

Git/Gitlab

Jupyter

IntelliJ

Eclipse

Lucene

JEXL

SQL

JSON

Job description

***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.***
Are you a Principal Software Engineerwho is ready for anew challengethat willlaunch your careerto the next level?

• Tired of being treated like a company drone?
• Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?
• Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.

At GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”.

• We will immerse you in the latest technologies.
• We will develop and support your ownpersonalized training program to continue your individual growth.
• We will provide you withwork that matterswith our mission focused customers, and surround you witha family of brilliant engineers.

Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists.

If thissounds interesting to you, then we’d like tohave a discussion regarding your next adventure!If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you.

We Make It Happen!

GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.

GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.

We Offer:

• Long term job security
• Competitive salaries & bonus opportunities
• Challenging work you are passionate about
• Ability to work with some amazingly talented people

Job Description:

GliaCell is seeking aPrincipal Software Engineeron 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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and prototype compliance and business processing analytics and tools.
• Develop new methods for automating compliance functions and improve existing methods.
• Investigate, integrate, and test compliance modernization Machine Learning/AI algorithms and research proof-of-concepts in the RD environment.
• Develop models and implement appropriate metrics and monitoring of developed tools, functions, and data flows.

Key Requirements:

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Professional/Education experience: 20years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Python
• Experience with GM Learn
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
• Experience with Jira
• Experience with Confluence
• Experience developing in a Linux operating environment

Highly Desired Skills:

• Experience with Java and Scala
• Experience with Lucene, JEXL, SQL, JSON
• Random Forest and ability to do feature development for Random Forest
• Experience with Machine Learning Model building and monitoring
• Experience with Ghostmachine (Map/Reduce)
• Experience with Jupyter NotebooksExperience with IntelliJ and/or Eclipse
• Experience with Git/Gitlab and/or Stash/Bitbucket
• Experience with Scikit-learn
• Agency Compliance standards, policies, and authorities
• Experience with Agency corporate systems
• Experience with documentation and reviewing documentation

Desired Skills:

• Data Science skills/background
• Experience with AWS
• Experience implementing ML systems
• Experience with Spark
• Agentic AI
• Large Language Models (LLM)
• Machine Learning Feature Development
• Other Machine Learning models and techniques

Location: Laurel, MD (onsite full time)

Salary Range:The salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 to $280,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.

Benefits:

• CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Guardian Dental andVision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Daysof 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

Learn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/

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.