Catalyst Operations & AnalyticsFairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$210k–$260k/yr
Position Summary Principal/Expert Software Engineers provide technical leadership across the design, architecture, and delivery of the most complex, mission-critical software systems in support of the customer's requirem…
Skills: Java, Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Software Architecture
Catalyst Operations & AnalyticsFairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$150k–$190k/yr
Position Summary Senior Systems Integrators lead the planning, implementation, and delivery of integration solutions for large, complex system-of-systems environments in support of the customer's requirements. Senior Sys…
Skills: Systems Integration, System-of-systems, Cloud Infrastructure, On-premise Infrastructure, Hybrid Infrastructure
Catalyst Operations & AnalyticsFairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$215k–$260k/yr
Position Summary Principal/Expert Software Developers provide technical leadership across the design, architecture, and delivery of the most complex, mission-critical application systems in support of the customer's requ…
Skills: Java, JavaScript, Python, Full stack development, RESTful APIs
Arlington County, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Testing Engineer This position is part of a proposal submission and is contingent upon contract award. Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid) Clearance: DHS Suitability Description: Ensure quality of software and systems throu…
Skills: Software testing, Manual testing, Automated testing, Test plans, Test cases
Arlington County, Virginia, United States · On-site
Application Architect Location: On-Site - Arlington, VA Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain DHS suitability clearance, as required by federal contract. Summary: The Application Architect wil…
Skills: Application Architecture, System Integration, Cloud Computing, AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov
Arlington County, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Software Engineer Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid) Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain DHS suitability clearance, as required by federal contract. Summary: The Software Engineer will support…
Skills: Java, Python, C++, C#, Secure coding
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$63k–$120k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-DULLES-710 ~ 22110 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 10 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to…
Skills: Java, Linux, JUnit, Object-Oriented Programming, Agile
Fairfax, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: RF Electronic Systems Engineering, Software-Defined Radios, IP Networking, Antenna Design, RF Simulation Tools
Reston, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$65k–$80k/yr
Job Summary Join OVHcloud and be part of creating the cloud of tomorrow. We empower people who want to grow, make their work stand out, and take ownership of dynamic, meaningful projects. You’ll enjoy autonomy in your wo…
Skills: DMCA Compliance, Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Enforcement, Takedown Notice Processing, Legal Communication
Riverwoods, Illinois, United States · On-site
$209k–$262k/yr
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack Are you interested in designing and operating highly available, scalable payment systems at global scale? The Global Payment Network (GPN) Technology organization, manages critic…
Skills: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python
Riverwoods, Illinois, United States · On-site
$209k–$262k/yr
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack Are you interested in designing and operating highly available, scalable payment systems at global scale? The Global Payment Network (GPN) Technology organization, manages critic…
Skills: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python
Riverwoods, Illinois, United States · On-site
$209k–$262k/yr
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack Are you interested in designing and operating highly available, scalable payment systems at global scale? The Global Payment Network (GPN) Technology organization, manages critic…
Skills: Full Stack Development, Distributed Microservices, Cloud Computing, JavaScript, Java
Richmond, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
About Cargobase Founded in 2013, Cargobase was created to transform how shippers and logistics service providers collaborate. What started as a solution to simplify spot-freight procurement quickly evolved into the leadi…
Skills: Lead Generation, Pipeline Creation, CRM Hygiene, Solution Selling, Prospecting
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$37/hr–$74/hr
The IT Analyst, Senior utilizes a combination of programming and analytical skills to formulate/define system scope and objectives for the Electronic Medical Record System which includes testing validating and implementi…
Skills: EpicCare Ambulatory, EMR Implementation, System Analysis, Project Leadership, Clinical Workflow Management
Fairfax, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$99k–$145k/yr
Requisition Number: 29550 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $98,716.00 - $145,000.00 Security Clearance: USPS Sensitive Level of Experience: Senior HI This oppo…
Skills: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Azure Services
Alexandria, Virginia, United States · On-site
$43k–$72k/yr
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Automated Systems and Mechatronics Technology Instructor Institution: Alexandria Technical and Community College …
Skills: Automated Systems, Mechatronics, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Fluid Power
Arlington, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$76k–$110k/yr
Requisition Number: 29548 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $76,080.00 - $110,000.00 Security Clearance: None Level of Experience: Mid HI This opportunity resid…
Skills: UI Design, UX Design, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$153k–$207k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastr…
Skills: Operational Leadership, Operations Support, Strategic Planning, Technical Projects, Resource Planning
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$183k–$247k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastr…
Skills: Communication, Leadership, Planning, Process Improvements, Software Virtualization
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$94k–$122k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Jo…
Skills: IP VPN, LAN/WAN Networking, Network Engineering, Router Configuration, Switch Configuration
Catalyst Operations & Analytics
Fairfax County, Virginia, United States • On-site
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Principal software engineers provide technical leadership for complex, mission-critical systems and own major architectural decisions. They are responsible for mentoring engineering teams and representing technical solutions directly to the customer.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience and hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Expert-level proficiency in modern programming languages and extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle are required.
Position Summary
Principal/Expert Software Engineers provide technical leadership across the design, architecture, and delivery of the most complex, mission-critical software systems in support of the customer's requirements. Principal/Expert Software Engineers own major technical decisions, evaluate cross-system design trade-offs, and set engineering direction across Agile development teams. Principal/Expert Software Engineers are expected to mentor Senior, Mid-Level, and Junior engineers, represent technical solutions directly to the customer, and drive the adoption of sound engineering practices across the program.
Requirements
US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)
Education/Experience Requirements:
Required Skills:
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