Software Engineer III

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 III, you will support the development and sustainment of infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment. You will design, build, test, and maintain software components that support our mission operations. Your role involves working with containerized applications, automating deployments, and integrating continuous delivery pipelines.

This position requires a current polygraph within the last 7 years.

• Experienced in designing and developing complex software systems
• Confident in debugging, testing, and documenting system components
• Skilled in containerization, automation, and CI/CD practices
• Comfortable working in Linux environments using the command line
• Knowledgeable in agile methodologies and collaborative toolsets
• Effective in translating system-level requirements into software solutions
• Capable of integrating and optimizing software within operational systems

• Developing and maintaining Linux-based software for HPC infrastructure
• Scripting in Bash and Python to automate system tasks
• Building and deploying containers with Docker, Podman, or containerd
• Automating deployments using Ansible and supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Debugging and troubleshooting issues in operational systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams using Git, JIRA, and Confluence
• Participating in Agile or Scaled Agile development sprints

• TS/SCI with Polygraph (within the last 7 years)
• Nine (9) years of software engineering experience OR Bachelor’s degree + seven (7) years of experience OR Master’s degree + five (5) years of experience
• Proficiency in Linux CLI, Python, and Bash scripting
• Experience with Rust or similar modern programming languages
• Familiarity with Docker, Podman, or containerd
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
• Strong understanding of Git and version control workflows

• Familiarity with NetBox or other DCIM tools
• Experience with Splunk or other observability platforms
• Knowledge of Keycloak or similar IAM solutions
• Experience using HashiCorp Vault for secrets management
• Proficiency with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies

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 [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.