Senior Software Engineer — Cloud Platform & DevSecOps

Clarity Innovations; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive backend design and scalable platform deployment across hybrid cloud environments. You will implement GitOps workflows to automate operations, pursue reliable delivery, and ensure secure, high-quality infrastructure for DoD/IC workloads.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in containerization, Kubernetes, and IaC. Hybrid work with 2–3 onsite days is available at Herndon, VA or Columbia, MD, supporting

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph for US citizens
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience deploying and maintaining Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with containerization (Docker/Podman) and Kubernetes orchestration
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred)
• Linux-based development environment proficiency
• Strong collaboration and ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub/GitLab for source control

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of back-end systems
• Deploy and maintain a robust platform, ensuring a usable product on-time
• Test the platform to manage resources effectively
• Facilitate delivery and deployment of the platform

Skills

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Linux

Git/GitHub/GitLab

CI/CD

GitOps

Platform engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Clarity Innovations is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive backend design and scalable platform deployment across hybrid cloud environments. You will implement GitOps workflows to automate operations, pursue reliable delivery, and ensure secure, high-quality infrastructure for DoD/IC workloads.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in containerization, Kubernetes, and IaC. Hybrid work with 2–3 onsite days is available at Herndon, VA or Columbia, MD, supporting