Senior Software Engineer

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking to modernize software acquisition and development practices within the Department of Defense (DoD) by adopting industry best practices for rapidly deploying new applications. This includes creating a software engineering culture that unifies development (Dev), security (Sec), and operations (Ops) to automate, monitor, and apply cybersecurity to all phases of the software lifecycle.   Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software based upon documented requirements. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 
• Active TS with SCI eligibility; Must be local to MD office
• 7+ years experience as a software engineer
• Operating Systems: Proficiency in Linux environments
• Programming Languages: Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Containerization: Basic understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the quality of software applications
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to identify and report defects
• Document test results, track defects, and communicate with stakeholders regarding testing status and issues

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills

Additional Requirements 

• AWS or Azure Certification; Security +, certifications desired
• Basic Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Automation Tools: Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Helm or Terraform.
• Monitoring: Exposure to monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.

 

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.