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Principal Software Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based services in a Linux environment, leveraging Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD to support mission-critical DoD workloads.

About this role

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.

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

Skills

508 ComplianceAnsibleAWSElasticsearchGitLab CI/CDJavaKubernetes (EKS)LinuxMongoDBNodeNode.jsPostgreSQLPythonReactShell ScriptingTerraformTerragrunt

Principal Software Engineer

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