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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** CLEAREDGE, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Databases, Linux, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MongoDB, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Ansible, Shell Script, Software Systems, Software Organization, ReactJS, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Terraform
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8976184/principal-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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, * 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

## Description

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., * 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


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