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Principal Software Engineer
Clearedge · Annapolis Junction, MD · Hybrid · Active · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Clearedge |
| Title | Principal Software Engineer |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | ClearEdge / Intelligence Solutions |
| Location | Annapolis Junction, MD, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2025-04-02 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Clearedge |
| Source | 8a25192b-c1d1-4664-af19-29741408965f |
| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.
ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/
Your Mission
As a Principal Software Engineer on our prime contract, you will work a hybrid schedule with a team of talented developers to design, build, and maintain critical applications in a cloud-based environment. You will contribute to the development and deployment of scalable and secure solutions, leveraging your expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and modern software development practices. Your role will involve creating efficient services, automating workflows, and optimizing system performance to support evolving mission needs.
ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.
Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.
If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:
Passionate about building and maintaining cloud-based services Comfortable working in Linux environments Skilled in developing containerized applications and deploying them with Kubernetes (EKS) Experienced in automating workflows using GitLab CI/CD Detail-oriented and capable of troubleshooting complex issues
A Day in the Life Of:
Develop and enhance software solutions using Java, Node, or Python Build and maintain cloud-based services in AWS Design and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes (EKS) Automate infrastructure and deployments using GitLab CI/CD Write and maintain shell scripts for automation and system management Work with relational and document databases such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, scalable solutions
Must Have:
TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance 20+ years of experience with a Bachelors Degree in a related field Strong Linux background Experience building and maintaining services in AWS Proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, Node, or Python Experience with shell scripting Hands-on experience with containerization and Kubernetes (EKS) Experience with GitLab CI/CD Familiarity with relational and document databases such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or MongoDB
Nice to Have:
Experience with Terraform or Terragrunt for infrastructure as code Knowledge of Ansible for configuration management Front-end development experience with React or Node Familiarity with 508 compliance standards for accessibility
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| Title | Principal Software Engineer |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
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| Location Text | Annapolis Junction, MD |
| Department | ClearEdge |
| Team | Intelligence Solutions |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | MD |
| City | Annapolis Junction |
| Salary Raw | — |
| Salary Min | — |
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| Salary Currency | — |
| Salary Period | — |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/clearedge/2f593212-9a8f-459f-90f7-c9900313a675 |
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| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 07:56:38Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 07:56:38Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-29 07:03:11Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2025-04-02 17:45:25Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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