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Principal Software Engineer

Red Arch Solutions
Red Arch Solutions Salary
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance with Poly REQUIRED

Position Overview: 

Red Arch Solutions is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join a priority program in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. We are looking for a Software Developer with experience in full-stack development to support Agile software projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, React, Node.js, AngularJS/Angular 2 , jQuery, and MongoDB. Responsibilities include developing and consuming web services, executing test procedures, ensuring 508 Compliance for accessibility, maintaining quality control, and creating technical documentation. Familiarity with Git, Jira, and Confluence is required.

Hybrid telework is a possibility depending on tasking.

Requirements:

    • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus Twenty (20) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes.

      Note: Twenty four (24) years total of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for candidates without a qualifying bachelor’s degree.

    • Experience with consuming and writing web services
    • Experience assisting with development & execution of test procedures for software components
    • Experience in ensuring software development adheres to 508 Compliance standards for accessibility
    • Experience with generating & reviewing software/technical documentation
    • Experience working in an Agile software development environment
    • Experience using with Jira and Confluence
    • Ensuring quality control of all developed and modified software
    • Experience with the following software development skills:
    • Git
    • React
    • Java
    • Spring Boot
    • JavaSript
    • Python
    • Node.js
    • jQuery
    • AngularJS/Angular 2
    • MongoDB
Desired Skills:
    • Docker/Kubernetes
    • HAProxy
    • Nginx
    • Elastic Stack
    • AWS certs, Hands on experience, and or training
Salary range for this position: $220,000-250,000 #CJ 

The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:

  • 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
  • HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
  • Generous PTO.
  • 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
  • Annualized bonus compensation.
  • Spot bonuses for hard work.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 529 College Saving Plan.
  • College Loan Pay Back Program.
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Have more questions about Red Arch? Email us at Careers@RedArchSolutions.com

Salary : $220,000 - $250,000

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