Software Engineer IV

Software Engineer IV 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 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 in 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.