--- title: 'Full Stack Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance at Prominent Edge LLC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/full-stack-software-engineer-with-ts-sci-clearance-prominent-edge-llc-united-x25yybn9sywp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Full Stack Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance at Prominent Edge LLC - **Company:** Prominent Edge LLC - **Location:** United States - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2023-09-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/prominentedge/440b175c-2515-42ef-a020-8425323b594f ## Job description We are looking for Lead Software Engineers with an active TS/SCI clearance to join our team at Prominent Edge. We are a small, stable, growing company that believes in doing things right. Our projects and the needs of our customers vary greatly; therefore, we always choose the approach and technology stack that best suits the particular problem and the goals of our customers. We, therefore, want engineers who do high-quality work, stay current, and are up for learning and applying new technologies when appropriate. We've been a 100% remote company before it was cool to be remote. We hire the best talent and always strive to exceed expectations. We leverage best-of-breed open source technologies to provide our customers with innovative user-centric solutions. We invest in our company culture and make sure that we have fun. If this sounds like the type of environment in which you would thrive, and you qualify for the position below, please apply -- we’d love to hear from you! Visit our careers page (https://prominentedge.com/careers) to learn more, and visit our work page to get an idea of the type of work we do (https://prominentedge.com/work). Required Skills - US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance - Experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer working in an Agile development environment - Experience leading project teams through the full development life cycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding, testing, and delivery of solutions - Front-end development skills using modern JavaScript frameworks, such as ReactJS/React Native, Angular, or VueBackend development skills using server-side frameworks, such as NodeJS/Express, Flask, Django, or SpringDatabase skills (e.g., Postgres/PostGIS, SQLite, MySQL, SQL Server, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis, etc.) - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Self-motivated, results-oriented, and team player - BS degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience Additional Skills (“Nice to Have”) - Open source geospatial technologies, such as Mapbox GL, GeoServer, etc. - Data visualization using technologies such as Kibana, Tableau, D3, etc. - Containerization and container orchestration, preferably using Docker and Kubernetes - Cloud computing, especially using AWS services such as S3, RDS, SQS, EMR, or Kinesis Serverless approaches, preferably using AWS Lambda and Serverless Framework - DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), using technologies such as Jenkins or AWS CodeBuild3D web experience using technologies such as CesiumJS, WebGL, Unity, or Unreal - Advanced technologies (machine learning, computer vision, image processing, data mining, data analytics), using tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Apache SparkScrum MasterAdvanced degree (MS or MBA) ## About Prominent Edge LLC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Prominent Edge is a US-based, minority-owned small business that delivers custom web, mobile, geospatial, DevOps, and AI/data analytics solutions to government and commercial clients. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no outside investment) - **Headquarters**: Centreville, Virginia, United States (also offices in Nokesville, VA) - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Syrus Mesdaghi (co-founder and former CEO, departed April 2026) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Software Development & IT Consulting (Web & Mobile, DevOps, Geospatial, AI/Data Analytics, UX Design) - **Target customers**: B2B – US Government agencies (public safety, civilian, defense & intelligence) and commercial enterprises (product companies, gaming, system integrators) - **Mission statement**: “To provide our customers with superior technical solutions that enable them to transform complexity into clarity.” ## Products & Services - **Full Software Life Cycle Services**: Design, development, maintenance, and support across engineering, DevOps, design, and data science. - **Web & Mobile Development**: Custom applications for modern platforms. - **DevOps & Automation**: CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, cloud automation. - **Geospatial Solutions**: Advanced GIS and remote sensing capabilities (e.g., real-time visualization of James Webb Telescope data). - **AI & Data Analytics**: Machine learning pipelines, object detection, data visualization. - **UX Design**: User experience research and interface design. - **Team Augmentation**: Staffing and hand-off services for client teams. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held, no outside investment) - **Key Metric**: Total funding – $0 (bootstrapped); Revenue – not publicly available - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (no outside investment); certified under GSA MAS (General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule) for government contracts. - **Growth Signals**: - Maintains ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and CMMI Dev Level 3 certifications. - Key projects include StatEngine (real-time public safety analytics platform) and NASA’s James Webb Telescope data visualization. - Employee count of ~16 (as of 2026) with a slight year-over-year decline (-5.3%). - Active job postings for Director of R&D, Full Stack Engineer with TS/SCI clearance, and Business Support Analyst. ## Competitive Advantages - **Dual market focus**: Serves both government (with required clearances and certifications) and commercial clients. - **Certifications**: ISO 27001 (security), ISO 9001 (quality), and CMMI Dev Level 3 – rare for a small firm. - **US-based & minority-owned**: SBA 8(a) certified, giving preference for federal contracts. - **Deep technical breadth**: Covers full stack, geospatial, AI, and DevOps – not just a niche shop. - **Bootstrapped stability**: No outside investors means no pressure to scale quickly, allowing focus on culture and quality. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Expanding R&D capabilities (hiring Director of R&D) and scaling government business with cleared personnel. - **Direction**: Continue to differentiate through geospatial intelligence and AI/ML solutions, while maintaining a remote-first, employee-centric culture. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: Fully remote roles available (e.g., Full Stack Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance), with some hybrid/on-site options in the DC area. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive PPO/PSO healthcare, 6% 401k match (immediately vested), education & training allowance, generous PTO, top-of-the-line tools, and fully compensated overtime (no free extra work). - **Culture**: Employee reviews rate 4.1/5.0 overall, with compensation (4.5) and culture (4.3) as top strengths. Emphasis on work-life balance (3.9) and continuous learning. - **Team**: Small, agile team of ~16 people; direct exposure to senior leadership and diverse projects. - **Note**: The CEO/co-founder departed in April 2026; the company is now led by Maribel Soto (VP of Growth) and other executives. ## Sources 1. [prominentedge.com](https://prominentedge.com/) – Homepage service offerings and certifications. 2. [prominentedge.com](https://prominentedge.com/about.html) – About page (mission, history, leadership, SBA 8(a) status). 3. [prominentedge.com](https://prominentedge.com/careers) – Careers page (benefits, remote-first, perks). 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/prominentedge) – Active job postings and locations. 5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/prominent-edge) – LinkedIn company page (employee count, departures, reviews, office locations, salary ranges). ## Other roles at Prominent Edge LLC - [Director of R&D](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-r-d-prominent-edge-llc-washington-jc5p9nbmzwha) — Washington, DC - [Business Support Analyst (CIC)](https://feeny.ai/job/business-support-analyst-cic-prominent-edge-llc-gaithersburg-thz3e5dqf671) — Gaithersburg, MD - [Help Desk/ Windows Support](https://feeny.ai/job/help-desk-windows-support-prominent-edge-llc-gaithersburg-fqwmca4mr80a) — Gaithersburg, MD