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Principal Software Engineer

Solidus Technical Solutions

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Job Requirements

Aurora, CO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$184,000 - $230,000

Job Description

Job Description

This position requires onsite work in Aurora, CO and an active TS/SCI CI Poly security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire.

Solidus is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team focused on enhancing and modernizing existing software systems. In this role, the engineer will maintain complex systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver secure, high-quality solutions in a mission-critical environment.

Day in the Life:
  • Troubleshoot system anomalies related to software, system configuration, network interfaces and operating system issues
  • Coordinate software installs/upgrades with adherence to Configuration Management (CM) procedures and policies
  • Software architecture design, development and testing
  • Develop/maintain system tools and documentation as required
  • Other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance is required
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor's Degree, 8 years of relevant experience with Master's
  • Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment
  • Must have a current DODI 8570.1 M IAT Level II (Security+) (minimum) certification
  • Experience and knowledge with software engineering object oriented technologies
  • Experience with Jenkins Java experience within a Linux environment Java Messaging Service (JMS) experience
  • Experience with software deployments within Docker containers
  • Experience with Netbeans
  • Experience with JavaScript
  • Ability to perform all aspects of the software development lifecycle to include requirements definition
  • Ability to provide a variety of technical solutions for a wide range of difficult problems


Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

Full benefits: $184,000 to $230,000 annually
Reduced benefits (no medical, dental, vision): Up to $250,000 annually

What we will bring:
Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!

Req ID:5321

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified 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. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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Please Note: Solidus does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.

Minimum Security Clearance

TS/SCI w Poly
group id: 10121974
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About Us
Solidus Technical Solutions is a software services and multi-disciplined engineering development firm. Established in 2001, we are a Small, Woman and Veteran owned business. At Solidus, we foster an inclusive work environment where you can excel professionally. Our dedication to employee satisfaction shines through our supportive culture and the strong sense of community we build together. We believe that happy employees are the foundation of success, and we’re committed to making sure you feel valued and supported every single day.

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Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI