Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Senior Software Engineer Annapolis Junction, MD ClearEdge – Enterprise Solutions / Full-time / On-site Apply for this job Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/ Your Mission ClearEdge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a newly forming team in Phase 0, helping shape technical direction, architecture, and development practices from the ground up.

This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer who brings cloud architecture expertise, strong UX and data visualization experience, and the ability to mentor and guide less senior engineers as the team matures. You will play a key role in developing and supporting advanced data visualization capabilities while collaborating closely with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into intuitive, high-impact solutions. You Will Excel in This Role If You:

• Enjoy working in early-stage, ambiguous environments
• Are comfortable defining architecture and technical direction
• Have a strong mix of cloud, UX, and backend engineering experience
• Enjoy mentoring and helping teams grow
• Can balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities A Day in the Life Of:
• Designing and implementing data visualization toolkits and frameworks
• Supporting configuration, deployment, and operational use of visualization platforms
• Developing innovative visualization solutions for complex, multi-dimensional data
• Collaborating with users and stakeholders to understand requirements and refine designs
• Applying cloud architecture best practices to scalable software solutions
• Developing and maintaining web-based server applications
• Implementing algorithms that interface with relational databases
• Exploring and applying novel and non-traditional visualization techniques
• Mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance
• Contributing to agile development processes and team workflows Must Have:
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus fourteen (14) years of software engineering experience in a Linux environment (4 additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree)
• Experience developing software using Python or Java
• Experience creating complex, multi-dimensional data visualizations
• Experience with dynamic visualization techniques including drill-down, time-shifting, and cascading views
• Experience with data modeling and normalization of metrics
• Experience developing and maintaining web-based server applications
• Experience implementing algorithms that interface with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience creating static presentations and static web pages
• Experience leading or mentoring small cross-functional technical teams
• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies Nice to Have:
• Experience serving in a cloud architect or technical lead role
• Experience designing user-focused or UX-driven visualization solutions
• Experience working in early-phase or forming project teams
• Experience supporting data visualization for network or system data
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced, collaborative environments ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization. Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners. If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at . ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer. Apply for this job ClearEdge Home Page

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