Senior Software Engineer
Annapolis Junction, MD
ClearEdge – Enterprise Solutions /
Full-time /
On-site
Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.
Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.
Your Mission
As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy a Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solution in a high-performance Linux environment. You will work with system engineers and developers to integrate containerized services and leverage orchestration frameworks that support secure, knowledge-driven AI systems. Your expertise in Linux development, DevOps tooling, containerization, and modern software engineering practices will support advanced mission capabilities and scalable, resilient architectures.
You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:
- Skilled in software engineering and DevOps methodologies
- Experienced in automating processes and infrastructure using scripting and orchestration tools
- Comfortable working in Linux environments and developing solutions for HPC systems
- Proficient in troubleshooting and optimizing system performance
- Adept at working with large-scale data monitoring and log management tools
- Passionate about improving reliability, scalability, and efficiency through automation
A Day in the Life:
- Design, develop, and deploy software supporting secure, AI-driven systems
- Develop and maintain distributed Metrics and Monitoring capabilities in an HPC Linux environment
- Deploy and manage containerized services using Docker, Podman, or containerd under Kubernetes or Docker Compose
- Automate infrastructure and software deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
- Develop Bash scripts and Python or Golang applications to enhance system automation and performance
- Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, and DevOps teams to optimize system performance and meet design requirements
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and software enhancements based on system needs
- Utilize Git for source control and CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI
- Work with large data sets and develop queries or software components that support RAG architecture and knowledge retrieval
Must Have:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Master’s degree in related discipline, plus five (5) years of related experience. OR Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, OR Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE without a degree will be considered.
- Experience using the Linux CLI
- Proficiency in developing Bash scripts for process automation
- Recent software development experience using Python or Golang
- Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, or containerd
- Experience deploying and orchestrating containerized services using Kubernetes or Docker Compose
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code principles and automation tools
- Experience using Git for source code management and collaboration
Nice to Have:
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience with the Kafka Messaging Framework
- Experience with continuous integration practices and CI/CD tools
- Familiarity with LLM orchestration frameworks or secure AI system development
About us:
We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.
Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.
ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!
If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
