Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Clarity Innovations · Jessup, MD ·
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Salary
- USD 160,000 – 390,000 / year
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Software Automation Engineer (Sr. Principal level) designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, CI/CD-integrated pipelines, and automation tools for national-security (IC/DoD) software, with a preferred focus on GenAI/LLM and agentic AI automation. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and on-site work in Jessup, MD at least 3 days per week.
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.
Software Automation Engineer
TS/SCI – Required to start
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Software Automation Engineer to design, develop, maintain, and continuously improve automated software solutions that increase efficiency, quality, reliability, and scalability. The ideal candidate will have strong software development fundamentals, experience building automated testing and deployment solutions, and the ability to work collaboratively with developers, product owners, DevOps engineers, and other technical stakeholders.
This role will be responsible for developing automation frameworks, integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, identifying opportunities to eliminate repetitive manual processes, and helping ensure software products meet functional, performance, security, and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
Programming: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or equivalent
Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST/API automation, automated regression testing
DevOps: CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps
Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
Databases: SQL, relational databases, NoSQL
Development Practices: Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps, SDLC, test-driven development
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means reducing manual effort, increasing test coverage, improving software quality, accelerating delivery, and creating reliable automation that can be reused and maintained by the broader engineering organization. The Software Automation Engineer should continually look for opportunities to make software development, testing, deployment, and operational processes faster, more reliable, repeatable, and measurable.
Security & Compliance
The Software Automation Engineer will be expected to follow organizational security policies, secure coding practices, access-control requirements, data protection standards, and applicable regulatory or compliance requirements. Automation solutions should incorporate security and quality considerations throughout the software development lifecycle.
Work Environment
This position requires TS/SCI with the ability to support mission outcomes at our Jessup, MD facility at a minimum of 3 days a week. collaboration with cross-functional engineering, Automation, DevOps, security, and operations teams. The engineer should be comfortable working in a fast-paced Agile environment and communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Salary Range: $160,000 - $390,000
Pay Range
The posted pay range reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.
At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.
Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.
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