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# Principal Cyber Software Engineer (Front End/UI-Focused) CI Poly

- **Company:** SHLD, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, JIRA, Data Governance, JSON, JQuery, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Node.Js, OpenShift, Fortify (Software), Webui, Security Software, Software Engineering, SonarQube, ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Api Design, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Splunk, Appdynamics, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8997203/principal-cyber-software-engineer-front-endui-focused-ci-poly

## About the Role

Candidate will measure and optimize service execution using tools such as AppDynamics, CloudWatch, and Splunk.  
  
Required  
\* A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement

\* Agile software development using Python, JavaScript  
\* Tools/Skills: Vue.js, React, Java, Python  
\* Knowledge of API design best practices and data governance.  
\* Must have experience using Neo4j  
\* Node.js experience

**\*\*\*\*\*MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH CI POLY CLEARANCE\*\*\*\*\*\***  
  
Desired  
\* Knowledge of Postgres  
\* AWS experience  
\* Experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes

Shld, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.



## Description

Experienced front-end software engineer to develop services using modern techniques such as REST, JSON, Python, JavaScript Web UI frameworks (e.g., JQuery, Angular, React), and Docker.  
  
Candidate will perform test-driven software engineering and development activities associated with designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing analytic systems using an Agile DevSecOps model.  
  
Will use processes and tools that support the DevSecOps pipeline including JIRA, Git, Junit, Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify, and Artifactory




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