Principal‑Level Software Engineer (Java, Python)
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at IDS International. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $155,000–$175,000 base.
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build analytics that can handle scale, working with data scientists and mission analysts on strategic problems
- Take analytic tools from prototype through testing and deployment, including integration into customer architectures
- Help put data science solutions into routine use across customer environments
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree plus eleven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent background
- Strong skills with Jupyter Notebooks, Java MapReduce and Python PySpark
- An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Who this fits
This role suits a principal-level engineer who can work with data scientists and mission analysts and build analytic software end to end. The position is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and requires flexibility for project-specific shift hours.
From the employer
Job Title
Principal‑Level Software Engineer (Java, Python)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Principal‑Level Software Engineer to create custom analytics that perform at scale. The engineer will work closely with data scientists and end users to develop analytic tools that support discovery and tradecraft around critical global challenges and operationalize data science within customer environments.
Key Duties
• Work directly with data scientists and mission analysts to solve complex strategic problems
• Perform end‑to‑end software engineering to prototype, develop, integrate, test, and deploy analytic tools
• Integrate tools and tradecraft into customer corporate architectures
• Support the operationalization of data science solutions at scale
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with eleven (11) years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Strong experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Java MapReduce, and Python PySpark
• Strong experience with statistical analysis and machine learning fundamentals
• Strong experience with customer tools, architecture, data flow, and big‑data environments
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and GitLab
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience with end‑to‑end software development processes (requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance)
• Experience with data science, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000
• Benefits
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.
Software Engineering work from LinkedIn, X, Reddit and Upwork, in one list.
Each morning you get everything that fits, strongest first.
Software Engineering$150k+
Find me workBy the team behind techroles.