The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will develop and deploy a Retrieval Augmented Generation solution, working with system engineers to integrate containerized services in a Linux environment, automating processes, and optimizing performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Senior Software Engineer to support the development, deployment, and sustainment of a large-scale data processing and ETL system in a Linux-based environment. This position requires strong backend development experience and a deep understanding of automation, data pipelines, and systems integration.
You Will Excel in This Role If You:
- Enjoy designing clean, scalable ETL pipelines and backend systems
- Are comfortable in a Linux-heavy environment with lots of automation
- Like working with structured and semi-structured data
- Take initiative to solve hard problems and improve system performance
- Value strong version control and CI/CD discipline
- Appreciate flexibility and autonomy in your development workflow
A Day in the Life:
- Build and maintain data workflows using Python, Java, and Apache NiFi
- Write Bash/shell scripts to automate Linux-based operations
- Parse and transform structured/semi-structured data: JSON, XML, CSV, TCLD, ASDF, Parquet
- Develop messaging capabilities using ActiveMQ/ITX
- Implement and monitor CI/CD pipelines via GitLab CI
- Integrate metrics/monitoring solutions with Prometheus and Grafana
Must Have:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (within the last 7 years)
- 10+ years of SWE experience with a Masters degree, or 12+ with a Bachelor's, or 14+ years of experience
- Strong development skills in Python and Java
- Experience with Linux system administration, shell scripting, and command-line tools
- Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi or other dataflow tools
- Familiarity with structured/semi-structured data transformation
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git for version control
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Apache Spark or other streaming/data platforms
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Understanding of container orchestration and infrastructure automation
- Background in developing analytics or monitoring pipelines
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 [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
Top Skills
Bash
DevOps
Docker
Git
Gitlab Ci
Go
Infrastructure As Code
Kubernetes
Linux
Podman
Python
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The Company
What We Do
ClearEdge is a mission-driven technology thought leader grown out of the Intelligence Community that provides software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, data visualization, and data science solutions and services. As a small business, we are personally committed to responding to our customers' requirements by attracting and retaining only top-tier engineers and field experts.
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