Software Engineer IV
ClearEdge Lending· enterprise· Defense IT· Feb 9, 2026 · 9mo agoPosted 260 days ago
Annapolis Junction, MD
In office
Full-time
Mid
$100K–$158K est.
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Open since February 9, 2026 — 260 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
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 Software Engineer IV to design, develop, sustain, and enhance complex operational data flow systems. This role focuses on creating, managing, and troubleshooting large-scale data storage, transport, management, security, compliance, and knowledge store solutions.
You will work directly with customers to perform exploratory data analysis, transform raw data into required formats, and improve the reliability and performance of operational data processing systems. In addition to hands-on engineering, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to system design decisions, and ensure software quality across the development lifecycle.
You Will Excel in This Role If You:
Have deep experience designing and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
Are highly proficient in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
Have strong experience designing and implementing Java-based solutions
Are experienced administering and developing dataflows using Apache NiFi
Enjoy working directly with mission customers to analyze and transform raw data
Understand data security, compliance, and corporate data flow processes
Are comfortable leading development efforts and ensuring software quality standards
Can evaluate hardware/software trade-offs and recommend optimal technical solutions
Thrive in environments requiring both hands-on development and technical leadership
A Day in the Life:
Designing, sustaining, and troubleshooting operational data flows across storage and transport systems
Administering and developing data processing workflows using Apache NiFi
Performing exploratory data analysis to clean, enrich, and transform mission data
Developing Java-based solutions and writing Bash/Python/Perl scripts to support automation and data processing
Integrating COTS, GOTS, and OSS technologies into mission environments
Ensuring compliance with corporate data security and governance policies
Reviewing and testing software components to ensure adherence to design requirements
Coordinating with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements and validate interfaces
Providing technical oversight, improving development standards, and ensuring quality control across team products
Must Have:
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph within the last seven (7) years
Master’s degree in a related field and ten (10) years of SWE experience, or Bachelor’s degree a related field and twelve (12) years of SWE experience, or fourteen (14) years of SWE experience
Experience developing in Unix/Linux environments
Strong proficiency using Linux CLI tools
Experience writing scripts using Bash and Python
Experience designing and implementing Java solutions
Experience with Apache NiFi system administration
Experience using Apache NiFi canvas to process and distribute data
Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
Experience using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
Working knowledge of Configuration Management tools and Web Services implementation
Experience with Agile development processes and Git source control
Nice to Have:
Experience with corporate data flow processes and enterprise tools
Experience with corporate data security and compliance procedures
Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain Perl scripts and applications
Experience with relational and non-relational databases
Experience serving as technical lead for multiple development teams
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 careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
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