Application Engineer IV

Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.

Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.

Your Mission:

As an Application Engineer IV, you will play a critical role supporting Knowledge Graph (KG) systems and tools. You’ll design, develop, and maintain software that enables complex data relationships and powers essential applications. Your work will directly contribute to high-visibility programs and will require strong system integration skills, programming proficiency, and experience with advanced monitoring tools.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and is passionate about solving challenging integration and data flow problems. You’ll work closely with both engineers and analysts to ensure operational success of KG platforms across various mission domains.

• Experienced in developing and maintaining Java and Python-based applications
• Comfortable working with large-scale data systems and search engines
• Knowledgeable in systems integration and troubleshooting across hardware/software boundaries
• Familiar with Agile environments and comfortable participating in sprint planning and stand-ups
• Detail-oriented with strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with teammates and stakeholders

• Maintaining and enhancing KG platforms using Vine or GENOME tools
• Writing and debugging Java and Python code to support mission applications
• Investigating Splunk logs to monitor system health and detect anomalies
• Building and maintaining data pipelines using NiFi and ElasticSearch
• Troubleshooting connectivity issues between KG software and hardware systems
• Supporting containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker
• Interfacing with relational and non-relational databases including MongoDB, MySQL, and Postgres

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree. Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree. Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.
• IAT Level 2 Certification (Security CE or equivalent)
• Experience in Windows and/or Linux
• Hands-on experience with Vine and/or GENOME KG Tools
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python
• Experience using Splunk for log analysis and system monitoring
• Familiarity with ElasticSearch and Apache NiFi

• Experience troubleshooting hardware/software interface issues within KG systems
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Background with relational databases such as MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, or Sybase

About us: 

We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.

Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.  

ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets! 

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $10,000