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Senior Software Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026

About the 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 a Senior Software Engineer you will architect, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting our critical environments. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, delivering scalable solutions for processing-intensive analytics, large data sets, real-time systems, and enterprise applications.

In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and customers to design high-performing software solutions, evaluate technical trade-offs, and implement reusable, modular components that support multiple applications and mission needs. Your expertise will help drive performance optimization, technical innovation, and long-term system sustainability.

You Will Excel in This Role If You:

Have extensive experience designing and developing full-stack software solutions

Enjoy solving complex performance and scalability challenges

Are proficient with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular

Have strong object-oriented development experience using Java and JavaScript

Understand how to design modular, reusable software components

Can balance technical excellence with customer-focused solution delivery

Enjoy mentoring developers and influencing technical direction across teams

A Day in the Life:

Designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack software applications

Building reusable and modular software components that support multiple systems

Developing user-facing applications using modern JavaScript frameworks

Implementing and optimizing backend services using object-oriented programming principles

Evaluating software architecture and recommending performance improvements

Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to define requirements and technical solutions

Reviewing code, testing software components, and resolving software defects

Supporting software delivery and sustainment through modern development practices

What We Are Expecting From You:

TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Fifteen (15) or more years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining software solutions with an emphasis on performance optimization
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Five (5) additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelors Degree
Experience with all aspects of full-stack software development
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
Experience developing software using object-oriented languages such as Java and JavaScript
Experience designing and developing modular, reusable software components
Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements
Experience working throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, testing, deployment, and sustainment

Nice to Have:

Experience developing web-based geospatial applications using tools such as Leaflet.js

Technical leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience

Proactive technical customer service and stakeholder engagement experience

Experience optimizing solutions across multiple applications, teams, or technology

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 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.

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