Principal Software Engineer

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Herndon, VA
5-7 Years Experience
Software
The Role
The Principal Software Engineer role at CCG involves designing and automating deployment and maintenance processes for a robust platform used in cyber activities. The candidate should be highly independent, detail-oriented, and passionate about innovation. Responsibilities include leading design and architecture, developing high-quality software, integrating testing, and facilitating delivery and deployment of operational capabilities.
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Company Overview


CCG is a technology company focused on equipping customers with the capabilities and support to conduct intelligent and successful cyber operations. We do this by finding the most talented engineers and operators in the country, give them some of the most challenging problems facing the US government, and help them unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. Excellence is our standard and mission success is our metric.

Role

The software developer position entails delivering sophisticated solutions that significantly enhance the developer experience. The primary responsibilities include designing and automating deployment and maintenance processes for a robust platform that is used as a collaborative environment for developers and supports cyber activities.

This role demands a deep understanding of deployment automation, maintenance strategies, and the ability to create scalable and efficient systems. The ideal candidate is highly independent, capable of driving projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision, and has a keen eye for detail. They should be passionate about innovation, continuously seeking to improve processes and contribute meaningfully to the platform’s evolution.

Additionally, the role offers opportunities to make impactful contributions to a widely used system, directly influencing its functionality and reliability. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with teams to ensure the platform meets the highest standards of performance and security.

Responsibilities

  • Participate and lead design and architecture of platform systems and workflows
  • Develop robust and high-quality software, putting the user’s requirements first and  always driving towards a working product on-time 
  • Integrate and build testing into product family
  • Facilitate delivery and deployment of operational capabilities

Required Qualifications

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands on experience in a software engineer or similar full time position
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop software based capabilities - this is typically achieved after a minimum of 5 years of full time industry experience and a bachelors degree 
  • Experience providing daily guidance and oversight to other engineers
  • Experience contributing to or leading the design of new capabilities
  • Experience writing IaC and scripts to support infrastructure provisioning and maintenance
  • Proficient in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman)
  • Proficient with container orchestration using Kubernetes
  • Comfortable and proficient in Linux-based development environments
  • Experience troubleshooting system issues at many level of the stack (e.g. software, networking, configuration, etc)
  • Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
  • Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current US TS/SCI security clearance
  • More than 5 years of industry experience in a software engineer or similar role
  • Experience communicating with customers and end-users 


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status


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The Company
HQ: Herndon, Virginia
127 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Chameleon Consulting Group, LLC was founded by a small group of professionals with extensive experience in cyber operations, software engineering, data analysis, and physical operations across DoD and IC. Our foremost focus is on our customers and their mission success. Our goal is to be a trusted partner and "go-to" provider of critical cyberspace mission capabilites and expertise for our customers. Our growing team is comprised of professionals who are experts in their trade and passionate about their work.

As a company, we are committed to providing our employees a rewarding and fun work environment, opportunities for professional and personal development, exciting and meaningful work, and a corporate culture that is their own. Whether you are a potential client or team member, CCG excels at meeting and exceeding your expectations.

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