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# Software Engineer Principle

- **Company:** Ring0 Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Database Design, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=893124c9f89d15d7

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Windows?, Lead the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced software solutions., US Citizen with an active TS/SCI FS Poly
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of software engineering experience, including team leadership
Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
Experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux development environments
Skilled with DevOps and CI/CD tools (e.g., Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Bamboo)
Strong debugging, optimization, and architectural design skills
Excellent leadership and communication abilities
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Desired Skills

Experience with real-time, distributed, or data-intensive systems
Familiarity with database design and performance optimization
Knowledge of secure coding, system integration, and COTS/GOTS reuse
Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications

## Description

Analyze requirements, define performance goals, and develop scalable, efficient code.
Oversee software teams, ensuring adherence to design and coding standards.
Modify and optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and new capabilities.
Implement algorithms, data processing workflows, and complex system interfaces.
Coordinate with system and hardware engineers to align software with system constraints.
Support DevOps and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, and Docker.
Recommend new technologies and improvements to development processes.


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