Principal Software Engineer

Your Mission

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will apply software engineering principles to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. You will deliver high-quality software solutions in a dynamic environment, leveraging agile methodologies to meet evolving user demands. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute as a subject matter expert in software engineering.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

• Proficient in full-stack software development and performance optimization
• Experienced in architecting, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions
• Adept at solving complex technical problems and troubleshooting system issues
• Skilled in leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
• Strong in both oral and written communication, including technical documentation and presentations

A Day in the Life Of:

• Engaging in all phases of the software development lifecycle, tailoring processes to meet customer needs
• Leading technical efforts, making architectural decisions, and mentoring team members
• Developing modular components, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Leveraging multiple programming languages, frameworks, and operating systems to solve technical challenges
• Utilizing CI/CD pipelines for deployment and optimizing performance across software systems
• Creating and maintaining system documentation, providing clear technical guidance and briefings

Must Have:

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• 20+ years of experience in software engineering within the Intelligence Community
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree)
• Experience in full-stack development, including web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Strong background in object-oriented programming using Java or JavaScript
• Hands-on experience designing and developing modular components for scalable applications
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for software deployment
• Proven Linux background and ability to work in complex heterogeneous environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and SCI Access

Nice to Have:

• AWS certification
• Security+ certification
• Certifications in Java, .NET, cloud technologies (Hadoop, HBase, MongoDB), or frameworks (Java EE, Spring, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring and metrics tracking for system performance