Principal Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


Aiken, South Carolina, United States Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Edgewater Technical Associates
is seeking qualified candidates for a
Principal Software Engineer
(Hybrid)
opportunity to support the
Savannah River Site.
Work Location:
95% remote, 5% onsite (SRS)

Application Deadline:
10/23/25 (by Noon ET)

Principal Software Engineer-
Duties

  • Keeps assigned applications operational by testing product upgrades, providing customer support and problem-solving customer issues.
  • Plans for information systems and services from a perspective of application design, development, installation, or database administration in accordance with SRNS IT processes and procedures.
  • Provides tactical design, engineering, technical specifications, project coordination, and configuration management for moderately complex IT solutions.
  • Assists more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in moderately complex tasks.
  • Work closely with the Software Professional Lead and the customer/owner to understanding and apply your knowledge of the functional and system requirements.
  • Maintain technical expertise in assigned emphasis areas and demonstrate flexibility in multiple disciplines.
  • Proactively communicate and coordinate with others across IT to provide support for assigned areas.
  • Perform other tasks associated with application development lifecycle, commercial off the shelf software support and database administration:
  • Perform root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for complex problems.
  • Ensure continued service of customer applications through prompt correction of system or program malfunctions and applying a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities.
  • Master software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, vulnerability scanning, and debuggers in the software development process.
  • Guide personnel to ensure efficient utilization of resources and adherence to technical standards, lead the analysis and development of requirements, design specs, and final products by reviewing systems documentation, plans, and schedules produced by less experienced personnel.
  • Train less experienced personnel in the development of requirements, specifications, technical products and existing business processes.
  • Lead moderate sized initiatives and projects by establishing tasks, priorities, milestones, cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Conduct feasibility studies of automation opportunities and establish cost benefit parameters.
  • Develop test plans and execute these plans to ensure that the software is correct.
  • Participate in validation and efficiency reviews of completed program code.
  • Review policies and procedures for technical accuracy.
  • Participate in cross-functional IT teams.
  • Evaluate new requests, offer suggestions to improve, provide comments and estimates level of effort for moderately complex IT solutions.
  • Provide support for the software infrastructure associated with the system environments.
  • Maintain cyber posture and compliance required to maintain federal authority to operate.
  • Perform installations and upgrades to software and databases for maintaining vendor support and strategic agility.
  • Plan for future requirements of database systems, to include disaster recovery needs and storage requirements.
  • Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Education & Years Of Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 7 years proven performance in related assignments; or Non-related Bachelor degree with 9 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or Associate Degree in IT related discipline (e.g. Information Technology, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 9 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or Non-related Associate Degree with 11 years proven performance in related assignment(s). In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 13 years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.

Skills/Experience

  • Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, software design, requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and software development fundamentals/methodology.
  • Required: Minimum of five years OAS backend development experience
  • Advanced knowledge of OAS and Oracle Database components.
  • Advanced experience with BI Data Modeling conducive to Star Schema Enterprise reporting models.
  • Advanced technical knowledge with BI Administration Tool.
  • Advanced experience in the application and use of metadata tools, security and user interface designs.
  • Manage repository layers for an integrated design and to meet specific business area needs
  • Demonstrates ability to utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, scanning, and debuggers in the software development process.
  • Must demonstrate 15 or more years' experience in software engineering related positions, including a minimum of 10 years' experience on DOE projects
  • Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, software development fundamentals/methodology and database infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior SRS experience and working knowledge of SRNS processes and procedures

Other Job Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website
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Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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