Senior Software Engineer

ClearEdge • Annapolis Junction, MD

67d

About The Position

Join a mission-focused development team where you’ll design, build, and maintain advanced cloud-based software systems that power critical operations. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll develop solutions that process large data sets, perform real-time analytics, and integrate seamlessly across distributed environments. You’ll apply modern engineering practices and cloud technologies to deliver efficient, scalable, and reliable solutions that directly support mission success.

Requirements

• Active or current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Twelve (12) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• One (1) year of hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based development
• Four (4) additional years of SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Strong proficiency with software design, development, and integration best practices
• Experience working with large-scale, distributed, or real-time systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading software development teams or mentoring junior engineers
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments
• Knowledge of Python, Java, or C++ for cloud-based or microservice architectures
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and automation frameworks
• Understanding of cost optimization and performance tuning within AWS environments
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaborative software lifecycles

Responsibilities

• Designing and coding new software or enhancing existing applications using AWS-managed services
• Debugging software issues and implementing corrective actions to ensure stability and performance
• Developing and executing software test procedures to validate functionality and reliability
• Integrating software into new or existing systems and operating environments
• Analyzing user requirements to derive design and performance specifications
• Designing and implementing data queries, database interfaces, and data repository structures
• Developing algorithms and performance optimizations for real-time or data-intensive applications
• Performing quality control reviews on team products to ensure adherence to standards
• Coordinating software installation, configuration, and monitoring to verify operational readiness
• Collaborating with system and hardware engineers to align software design with system requirements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees