Principal Software Engineer- Hybrid

Envision Innovative Solutions; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Innovative Solutions seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join the Annapolis Junction, MD team in a hybrid capacity. The role focuses on leading software design and delivery for mission‑critical defense and intelligence programs.

You will guide architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with the Chief Engineer to define feature specifications and deliver high‑quality software across frontend and backend stacks. Compensation reflects federal contracting norms and location.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) or more years of experience with web application/front-end languages and technologies and a technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and modern backend/frontend stacks.
• Proficiency with Git, Docker/Kubernetes, and high-availability web servers (HAProxy, Nginx).
• Hands-on experience with Node.js, Angular, React, NoSQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on high‑impact projects.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer on feature specs and product builds.
• Conduct design and code reviews.
• Tackle diverse problems requiring data-driven analysis.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in selecting methods for solutions.
• Complete medium to large features independently without mandatory guidance.
• Identify and drive changes across codebase, product area, or systems.

Skills

AWS

Git

Docker/Kubernetes

HAProxy

Nginx

Node.js

Angular

React

NoSQL databases

Relational databases

20+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Job description

Envision Innovative Solutions delivers mission-focused technology solutions to the Defense and Intelligence Community. Since 2006, the company has supported critical national security programs by building high-performing engineering teams and developing innovative enterprise solutions. Engineers work in a collaborative, zero‑bureaucracy environment where expertise is valued, ideas are heard, and contributions directly drive mission success.

Envision is seeking a motivated, career, and customer‑oriented Principal Software Engineer to join their team at Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This is a Hybrid position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance software solutions
• Provide technical leadership on high‑impact projects
• Facilitate alignment and clarity on goals, outcomes, and timelines
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer to design feature specifications and build products
• Conduct design and code reviews
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Complete medium to large features independently without mandatory guidance
• Identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area, or systems

Required Skills

• Twenty (20) or more years of experience with the following web application and/or front‑end languages and technologies plus a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or 4 years additional experience might be substituted for a degree.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Git
• Docker/Kubernetes
• HAProxy
• Nginx
• Node.js
• Angular
• React
• NoSQL databases
• Relational databases

Security Clearance Requirement

Current/Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

The projected compensation range for this position is $215,000.00-$250,000.00. Factors that can impact a final salary include Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications, and Federal Government Contract Labor categories.

Envision Innovative Solutions is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.