Principal Application Engineer

Who We Are

Tenet3® is a knowledge modeling company undergoing growth due to customer demand.  Using our flagship MeTRA® Platform, we help customers manage change in complex cyber-physical systems and processes.  By recasting disparate customer data into knowledge models, we reveal clear and actionable steps forward making change easier.  We work with sophisticated software and data science technologies to solve high-impact problems for societal-critical systems.

Why Work Here

At Tenet3, our employee’s contributions are highly visible, valued, and rewarded. Be part of a team that supports both your personal and professional growth. Our team thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where we’re continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. If you’re looking to work in a place that combines cutting-edge technology with a strong sense of culture and team spirit, and amazing benefits, we are the place for you!

The Role

Our MeTRA Platform is a complex React/Redux application delivering desktop level performance in the browser.  MeTRA is undergoing continual Agile development and is being extended with innovative visualizations, generative artificial intelligence, and advanced property-graph algorithmic analyses. As a Principal Application Engineer at Tenet3, you will balance hands-on development of our MeTRA Knowledge Modeling Platform with technical leadership, ensuring our Platform is robust, adaptive, and aligned with evolving mission needs. You'll drive innovation, mentor team members, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver a secure, scalable, and high-performing application.

Essential Job Duties

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of Tenet3’s MeTRA® application.
• Mentor and guide the engineering team in coding standards, performance optimization, and system design best practices.
• Tackle the most difficult software development challenges illustrating leadership through your coding expertise.

Collaborate Across Disciplines

• Partner with other Senior Team Leads and Subject Matter Experts across Tenet3 to create innovative solutions around the MeTRA Platform.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights for your team and other company departments.

Deliver with Quality

• Maintain and ensure high standards in code quality, security, and performance, upholding excellence throughout the process.
• Take initiative to overcome technical and strategic challenges, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills and Qualifications

Full Stack Development

• 10+ years of experience with
  • JavaScript, TypeScript, C/C++ and Python web application frameworks.
  • SQL, NoSQL Databases, and indexing strategies.
  • Scalable microservices, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-scale distributed systems.

Technical Understanding

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in React/Redux, graphics engines, and WebAssembly.
• Advanced knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
• Experience in JavaScript application security testing.

Security Clearance

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Education

A Master of Science degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science is preferred.  A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is required.

Benefits

At Tenet3, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Including PTO, sick days, and floating holidays to help you recharge.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family with a company deductible contribution.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing .
• Educational Support: Reimbursement for higher education, conferences, and self-study programs to support your continued learning.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, along with life insurance.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flex time to accommodate your work-life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Tenet3 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.