Software Engineer IV

@ ClearEdge
ClearEdgeclearedge.com

Software Engineer IV

Posted 7 months ago

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About the job

ClearEdge supports DoD and industry clients with innovative tech solutions, emphasizing professional growth, benefits, and mission success. The role focuses on complex data systems, technical leadership, and client collaboration, fostering a culture of integrity and excellence.

Requirements

  • Experience designing operational data flows
  • Proficient in Linux/Unix scripting
  • Java-based solutions experience
  • Apache NiFi system administration
  • Strong data security knowledge

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree with extensive experience
  • Experience in Unix/Linux environments
  • Proficient in Bash and Python scripting
  • Experience with Agile practices

Full job description

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 hiring a Software Engineer IV to design, develop, sustain, and enhance complex operational data flow systems. This role focuses on creating, managing, and troubleshooting large-scale data storage, transport, management, security, compliance, and knowledge store solutions.

You will work directly with customers to perform exploratory data analysis, transform raw data into required formats, and improve the reliability and performance of operational data processing systems. In addition to hands-on engineering, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to system design decisions, and ensure software quality across the development lifecycle.

You Will Excel in This Role If You:

  • Have deep experience designing and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
  • Are highly proficient in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
  • Have strong experience designing and implementing Java-based solutions
  • Are experienced administering and developing dataflows using Apache NiFi
  • Enjoy working directly with mission customers to analyze and transform raw data
  • Understand data security, compliance, and corporate data flow processes
  • Are comfortable leading development efforts and ensuring software quality standards
  • Can evaluate hardware/software trade-offs and recommend optimal technical solutions
  • Thrive in environments requiring both hands-on development and technical leadership

A Day in the Life:

  • Designing, sustaining, and troubleshooting operational data flows across storage and transport systems
  • Administering and developing data processing workflows using Apache NiFi
  • Performing exploratory data analysis to clean, enrich, and transform mission data
  • Developing Java-based solutions and writing Bash/Python/Perl scripts to support automation and data processing
  • Integrating COTS, GOTS, and OSS technologies into mission environments
  • Ensuring compliance with corporate data security and governance policies
  • Reviewing and testing software components to ensure adherence to design requirements
  • Coordinating with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements and validate interfaces
  • Providing technical oversight, improving development standards, and ensuring quality control across team products

Must Have:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph within the last seven (7) years
  • Master’s degree in a related field and ten (10) years of SWE experience, or Bachelor’s degree a related field and twelve (12) years of SWE experience, or fourteen (14) years of SWE experience
  • Experience developing in Unix/Linux environments
  • Strong proficiency using Linux CLI tools
  • Experience writing scripts using Bash and Python
  • Experience designing and implementing Java solutions
  • Experience with Apache NiFi system administration
  • Experience using Apache NiFi canvas to process and distribute data
  • Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
  • Experience using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • Working knowledge of Configuration Management tools and Web Services implementation
  • Experience with Agile development processes and Git source control

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with corporate data flow processes and enterprise tools
  • Experience with corporate data security and compliance procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain Perl scripts and applications
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases
  • Experience serving as technical lead for multiple development teams

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 careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.

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