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Principal Software Engineer

Clarity Innovations is a mission-focused technology partner delivering secure software and data engineering solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, implement, and field resilient DevSecOps and infrastructure automation capabilities that support offensive cyberspace operations and critical DoD workflows.

Skills

  • TS/SCI clearance eligibility with CI polygraph required (US Citizens only)
  • Strong Linux-based development experience (Ubuntu, RHEL, derivatives)
  • Kubernetes orchestration and cluster lifecycle management
  • Containerization using Docker or Podman
  • Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and configuration management with Ansible
  • CI/CD pipeline development and GitLab (or similar) experience
  • Experience with disconnected/offline system design and deployment
  • Automated testing and test pipeline integration
  • Network troubleshooting (firewalls, iptables, proxies) and connectivity diagnostics
  • Experience leading engineering efforts and communicating with customers

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, and maintain backend systems and integration interfaces to meet customer requirements
  • Develop infrastructure-as-code and automation pipelines (provisioning, deployment, decommissioning)
  • Build and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines to accelerate delivery and reduce risk
  • Create and run automated tests (unit, integration, acceptance) and CI validation
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and improve performance and maintainability of deployed systems
  • Document architecture, designs, runbooks, and operational procedures
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer code reviews, and sprint planning
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and daily guidance to engineering team members
  • Coordinate directly with customers and end-users to refine requirements and deliver operational capabilities
  • Support disconnected and classified environment engineering constraints and operational deployment

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience (4 years of relevant experience may substitute)
  • US Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with CI polygraph

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and federal holiday schedule (or equivalent)
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Hybrid work schedule with flexible remote days
  • Clearance sponsorship and support
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Clarity Innovations, Inc is an educational consulting company. It offers product strategy, providing instructional design, developing training content, and engineering software solutions. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in...

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