Principal Software Engineer 4

Company: Aperio Global
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Type: Contract
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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Aperio Global, a company solving national security challenges through cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies, is hiring a Principal Software Engineer (Analytic Developer) in Fort Meade, MD. The role involves developing analytics and deploying solutions to automate data and metadata analysis for mission stakeholders. Tech stack includes Java, Python, C++, Jupyter Notebooks, GHOSTMACHINE, Query Time Analytics, and Elasticsearch. Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 11+ years of experience, an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, and offers a salary range of $207k-$227k with benefits like 401k match and paid time off.

Our Mission Statement

At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates the greatest impact.

Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. From cyber operations and AI platforms to cloud-native software and emerging technologies, our work speaks for itself.

Come Solve With Us

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development. We invest in our people because great missions require great teams.

Aperio Global is seeking an Analytic Developer to support the exciting Technology Application & Integration mission. Engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements and create innovative analytics and deploy solutions to customer supported tools to automate and enable data and metadata analysis.

Mission Focus: Collaborate closely with customers to develop analytics based off artifacts, enrich data with various corporate sources, summarize data, and formulate results for downstream analytics and queries.

Technical Proficiency: Creatively leverage disparate data to fill knowledge gaps in user activities, collection efforts, and technology discovery.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with object-oriented languages (JAVA, Python, C++) and experience with Jupyter Notebooks, GHOSTMACHINE, and Query Time Analytics. Proficient with Elasticsearch and Elasticsearch clusters.

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Nice to Have:
Knowledge of AWS, customer corporate tools and data repositories

Salary Range: 207k-227k

The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Professional Development
  • (and much more)

Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

Name: Aperio Global
Website: https://aperioglobal.com

Aperio Global develops intelligent software platforms that transform complex, high-volume data into actionable insight. Organizations across government and commercial sectors face fragmented data challenges. Aperio's platforms unify, contextualize, and operationalize data to enable faster, more confident decision-making. Built with AI, data engineering, and secure infrastructure, Aperio delivers scalable solutions that reduce custom development and accelerate time-to-value. Developed for mission-critical environments, Aperio now supports commercial organizations solving complex data challenges. Aperio's human-centered AI enhances decision-making and reduces cognitive overload.

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