Software Engineer (Principal) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQ with Security Clearance

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options with employer-paid

HSA program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training reimbursement

Red Hat AWS training

Technology reimbursement

401(k) with match

Job summary

Constellation Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer fully cleared for Fort Meade, MD. The role requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Candidates should have 11 years of direct/relevant experience and a BS in CS or related field. Proficiency in Java, Python, C/C++, and Assembly (x86) is essential. Responsibilities include deep software development, system-level debugging, and understanding OS internals and memory management.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• 11 years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline is required.
• Strong development experience in Java and Python.
• Ability to read/understand C/C++ and Assembly (x86).
• Experience with software architecture, OS design, compilers, and debugging.
• Familiarity with OS internals, low-level software, file I/O, and memory management.

Skills

Java

Python

C/C++

Assembly (x86)

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

AWS

Virtual Machine (VM)

Job description

Software Engineer (Principal) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED Fort Meade, MD Software Development – DEV06 - Development & Support / Software & Database Engineers / On-site apply for this job java, python, C/C++, Assembly (x86), and debugging. Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position. Required: * Must be a US Citizen. * Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph. * Must have eleven (11) years of direct/relevant experience. * Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required * Strong development experience in a variety of languages (ex., java, python). * Ability to read/understand C/C++, and Assembly (x86). * Experience with software architecture, operating system design, compilers, and debugging. * Comfortable working with operating system internals, low-level software development, file I/O, system APIs, memory management, and executable program analysis. These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: * Modeling experience. * Machine Learning experience. * Dev experience on Linux platforms. * Analytics development experience. * Virtual Machine (VM) experience $150,000 - $245,000 a year The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Benefits package

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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