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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # STE - Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** BlueForce Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Active Directory, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Database Applications, Database Servers, Programming Tools, Web Development, Domain Name System (DNS), Eclipse (Software), Entity Framework, Hibernate (Java), Web Servers, Hyper-V, IT Management, Integrated Development Environments, Instant Messaging Technology, JQuery, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Esri GIS (Software), Data Logging, Front End Software Development - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9142945/ste-principal-software-engineer ## About the Role * TS/SCI active security clearance. * Bachelor's degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related software development experience and developing technical tools. * Experience and working knowledge of: Object-oriented programming languages, such as C# or Java Web servers JavaScript, JavaScript-based libraries such as jQuery, and other front-end frameworks for web development Full-stack Web Application frameworks Object-relation mapping frameworks such as Entity Framework of Hibernate Database servers such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL Integrated Development Environments such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse Code versioning systems Error logging modules and handlers Microsoft SharePoint development tools Instant messaging services Multimedia production and editing tools Microsoft IT management tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, HyperV, backup and restore tools, DNS, and KMS Analysis and geospatial tools such as ESRI Server * Have extensive experience in Information Systems Security (ISS) as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). * Excellent communication skills in terms of writing and presenting briefings. ## Description BlueForce Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming The Principal Software Engineer will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post-game analysis. 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