Software Engineer Lead Principal

Job ID: 2616356
Location: Lakehurst, NJ, US
Date Posted: 2026-08-31
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Lakehurst, NJ. The position requires onsite support (no remote) and an active Interim Secret clearance to begin work. A good candidate would have knowledge in any (or multiple) of the below fields.
Computer Scientist:

• Experienced with C# development coding and testing.
• Experienced with unit testing, Agile methodologies, and documentation.
• Knowledgeable with both Windows and Linux development/test environments.

Information Technologist:

• Experienced with the configuration and management of both Windows and Linux operating systems and associated software.
• Familiar with government lab requirements regarding documentation and cyber policies.

Software Configuration Manager:

• Experienced with Software Configuration Management processes related to software releases, software development, SW/HW lab environments, and all associated documentation.
• Experience with Jira and/or SharePoint a plus.
• Version control proficiency: 5+ years using Git, SVN, Mercurial, or CVS in a team environment.

Software Engineer:

• Knowledge of Redhat Linux , VX works and Windows OS.
• 5+ Years Programing and development experience with Java, C, C++ with embedded system.
• Experience with SW acquisition process.
• Experience with developing automated testing & associated software documentation.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Engineer or DevOps Engineer:

• Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Create and maintain automated workflows for building, testing, and deploying code using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps to compile, build, test, and deploy applications
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Integrate CI/CD practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot: Ensure the CI/CD processes are running smoothly and address any issues promptly.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for CI/CD processes and best practices.
• Tool Evaluation: Assess and implement new tools and technologies to improve CI/CD workflows.
• Support and Training: Provide assistance and training to development teams on CI/CD tools and practices.
• Security Compliance & Integration: Ensure all CI/CD processes comply with security and quality standards.
• Automation & Scripting on Linux: Writing and maintaining automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to optimize development workflows.
• CI/CD Tools: Expertise in Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines, or GitHub Actions.
• Scripting: Proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Source Control: Strong knowledge of Git workflows.
• Systems Administration: Understanding of Linux and/or Windows environments.

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Degree in Computer, Electrical engineering or Computer Science.
• 9+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Technical self-sufficiency: Can work independently without constant guidance.
• Organic coding experience, not oversight.
• Must be open to onsite (no regular/recurring telework).
• Minimum of an Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin work.

Strongly Preferred:

• C, C++, C# or .NET experience.
• Agile Development Experience: Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum).
• Linux proficiency (Red Hat preferred).
• Cross-functional skills: Experience in multiple tracks above.
• Travel: ~20% to contractor sites.

Nice to Have:

• Open-source contributions (e.g., GitHub repositories, community involvement).
• Experience with AI coding tools.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .