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Software Engineer I

ClearEdge · Annapolis Junction, MD

TS/SCI clearance required · polygraph named

Posted 2026-08-21 · Verified live 2026-11-09

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About this role

Join ClearEdge on our prime contract with a hybrid schedule and help solve some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, we empower our government and industry partners with data-driven innovations that make a real impact.
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 part of our development team, you’ll support critical software and services while contributing to an exciting system re-architecture. You’ll work on containerizing services for Kubernetes, building CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging Infrastructure as Code. 

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:
  • A Collaborative Innovator: You thrive in team environments, consistently demonstrating core values like integrity, respect, and accountability while contributing to team success. 

  • Technically Versatile: You possess a foundational understanding of the software development lifecycle and the tools of the trade, with experience spanning multiple operating systems, programming languages, and development frameworks. 

  • A Problem Solver: You are adept at troubleshooting, analyzing trade-offs, and implementing solutions that address complex challenges. 

  • Driven by Excellence: You take ownership of your work, ensuring quality through best practices, sound problem-solving techniques, and strong communication skills. 

A Day in the Life:
  • Development and Support: Maintain and enhance existing software while designing and implementing new solutions for customers. 

  • System Re-Architecture: Participate in containerizing services for Kubernetes deployment across multiple networks. 

  • CI/CD Expansion: Build and improve CI/CD pipelines to support containerized services and manage Infrastructure as Code. 

  • Technical Contributions: Perform software development tasks, scripting on Linux platforms, and database management. 

  • Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with team members and stakeholders, providing written technical documentation and offering end-user support. 

Must Haves:
  • Active or inactive (out of access less than two years) TS/SCI with a polygraph clearance 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with two years of experience or 

  • High School education with six years of experience 

  • Minimum of two years in an Intelligence Community environment. 

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language. 

  • Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python) on Linux platforms. 

  • Experience with relational or non-relational databases. 

  • Deployment and management experience with Linux-based systems. 

  • Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems. 

Nice to Haves:
  • AWS certification or Security+ certification. 

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