Software Engineer I

ClearEdge • Full-time • Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States • $82.89k - $107.67k / year • 1m ago

Join ClearEdge on our prime contract with a hybrid schedule and help solve some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, we empower our government and industry partners with data-driven innovations that make a real impact.

Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.

Your Mission:

As part of our development team, you’ll support critical software and services while contributing to an exciting system re-architecture. You’ll work on containerizing services for Kubernetes, building CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging Infrastructure as Code.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

A Collaborative Innovator: You thrive in team environments, consistently demonstrating core values like integrity, respect, and accountability while contributing to team success.

Technically Versatile: You possess a foundational understanding of the software development lifecycle and the tools of the trade, with experience spanning multiple operating systems, programming languages, and development frameworks.

A Problem Solver: You are adept at troubleshooting, analyzing trade-offs, and implementing solutions that address complex challenges.

Driven by Excellence: You take ownership of your work, ensuring quality through best practices, sound problem-solving techniques, and strong communication skills.

A Day in the Life:

Development and Support: Maintain and enhance existing software while designing and implementing new solutions for customers.

System Re-Architecture: Participate in containerizing services for Kubernetes deployment across multiple networks.

CI/CD Expansion: Build and improve CI/CD pipelines to support containerized services and manage Infrastructure as Code.

Technical Contributions: Perform software development tasks, scripting on Linux platforms, and database management.

Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with team members and stakeholders, providing written technical documentation and offering end-user support.

Must Haves:

Active or inactive (out of access less than two years) TS/SCI with a polygraph clearance

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with two years of experience or

High School education with six years of experience

Minimum of two years in an Intelligence Community environment.

Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python) on Linux platforms.

Experience with relational or non-relational databases.

Deployment and management experience with Linux-based systems.

Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.

Nice to Haves:

AWS certification or Security+ certification.

Relevant IT discipline certifications (e.g., Java, .NET, Hadoop, Spring).

Relevant experience with Kubernetes and adjacent tools like FluxCD for managing deployments.

Relevant experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) including Terraform/Terragrunt or Ansible.

Independent and Collaborative Worker: Ability to function effectively both independently and in team settings.

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 of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.