Senior Software Engineer

Clarity Innovations•Columbia, MD

3d•$102,200 - $173,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer will join a dynamic team implementing infrastructure designs for next-generation cyberspace operations. The role involves iterating, streamlining, and scaling platform capabilities to support broad deployment and flexibility. The team will build a platform that simplifies infrastructure management across cloud-native and on-premises environments, using scalable systems architecture, GitOps workflows, and tools and processes that connect development and operations while improving productivity and reliability. The position is hybrid, with onsite work expected on an as-needed basis. The typical expectation is 2–3 days onsite, with no minimum required onsite time; customer needs may cause weekly onsite requirements to vary. The role is available in Herndon, Virginia, or Columbia, Maryland. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph. The polygraph must be completed within six months after hire, except candidates seeking a Fort Meade base location must have it before hiring. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances. The posted national salary range is $102,200–$173,700 USD. Actual pay may vary based on location, contract requirements, experience, skills, education, certifications, and role scope. Clarity Innovations describes itself as a mission-first national security partner serving the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Its software and data engineering work includes advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices supporting information warfare, cyber operations, operational security, and data structuring.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph; only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or four years of hands-on experience in a software engineer or similar full-time position in lieu of the degree.
Ability to deploy, maintain, and monitor hardware, Docker containers, and Kubernetes clusters with limited supervision; the posting notes this is typically achieved after at least two years of full-time industry experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
Proficiency with Kubernetes container orchestration.
Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools; Terraform is preferred.
Comfort and proficiency in Linux-based development environments.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team and execute independently.
Comfort working in a high-trust, adaptable team environment.
Proficiency in system architecture and design.
Proficiency in on-premises system troubleshooting.
Proficiency with source code management tools such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. TS/SCI security clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph or higher.
More than five years of industry experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or a similar role in the Cyber Operation Domain.
Experience communicating with customers and end-users.

Responsibilities

Participate in and lead the design and architecture of back-end systems.
Deploy and maintain a robust, high-quality platform, prioritize user requirements, and drive toward delivering a working product on time.
Limit and resource test the platform.
Facilitate delivery and deployment of the platform.