Principal Software Engineer - Lead & Architect (TS/SCI)

ClearEdge; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and education benefit

10% 401(k) contribution

Health allowance

Technology allowance

Access to technology lab

Job summary

ClearEdge in Maryland is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead full-stack development amid DoD environments. You will drive architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable software across the lifecycle.

This role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 20+ years in IC software, and strong Java/JavaScript skills with React/Vue/Angular, plus Linux and CI/CD expertise. Perks include top-tier education benefits and a performance-focused culture.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• 20+ years software engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Full-stack web tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
• React/Vue/Angular frameworks experience
• OO programming with Java or JavaScript
• Modular component design for scalable apps
• CI/CD pipelines familiarity
• Linux background
• DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility
• Nice to have AWS certification
• Security+ certification
• Certifications in Java/.NET/cloud tech/frameworks
• Experience with monitoring and metrics

Responsibilities

• Engage in all phases of the software lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship
• Drive architecture decisions and team guidance
• Develop modular, scalable components
• Utilize multiple languages, frameworks, and OS

Skills

Full-stack development

Architecting software

Troubleshooting systems

Technical leadership

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Linux

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Job description

ClearEdge in Maryland is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead full-stack development amid DoD environments. You will drive architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable software across the lifecycle.

This role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 20+ years in IC software, and strong Java/JavaScript skills with React/Vue/Angular, plus Linux and CI/CD expertise. Perks include top-tier education benefits and a performance-focused culture.