Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI with POLY)

Intuit, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20+ days

Holidays & leave

Job summary

Ractsol Corp. is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big-Data Cloud systems using Java and Hadoop ecosystem.

The role requires TS/SCI with poly, and hands-on experience with distributed computing, IR, and cloud technologies. You will contribute to back-end processing, indexing, and multi-node deployments across scalable environments.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years experience software engineering in similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; four (4) years in Big-Data cloud technologies.
• Four (4) years of cloud software engineering on projects with similar Big-Data systems may substitute for a degree.
• Master's may substitute for two years of experience.
• Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex Big-Data Cloud systems.
• Contribute to back-end processing, analyzing, and indexing.
• Review and test components for adherence to design and document results.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Distributed Computing

Java

RESTful web services

Hadoop ecosystem

MapReduce

Cloud-based IR

Python

Bash

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master in Computer Science (optional substitution)

Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer (optional)

Tools

Maven

Eclipse

CFEngine

Bash

Ruby

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your Cloud Software Engineering experience and contribute to a growing, innovative IT management and technical support team? RACTSOL focuses on delivering high-quality, professional IT support services to ensure our customers’ networks, systems, and hardware operate at peak performance. Join our team and help us deliver innovative technology solutions that support mission success. This position requires a TS/SCI with POLY.

Position Summary

The Cloud Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data Cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Directly contributes to all stages of back-end processing, analyzing, and indexing. Provides expertise in Cloud Computing, Hadoop Eco-System including implementing Java applications, Distributed Computing, Information Retrieval (IR), and Object Oriented Design. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of Cloud and/or Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR).
• One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Big Table.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing complex MapReduce analytics.
• One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
• One (1) year of experience in architecting Cloud Computing solutions
• One (1) year of experience in debugging problems with Cloud based Distributed Computing Frameworks
• One (1) year of experience in managing multi-node Cloud based installation
• Experience in Computer Network Operations:
• Utility Computing, Network Management, Virtualization (VMWare or VirtualBox), Cloud Computing
• Multi Node Management and Installation: Management and installation of Cloud and Distributed Computing on multiple nodes, Python, CFEngine, Bash, Ruby or related technologies.
• Experience in Information Assurance: Securing Cloud Based and Distributed applications through industry standard techniques such as Firewalls, PKI Certificate and Server Authentication with experience in Corporate authentication service(s)
• Experience in Information Technology:
• Object Oriented Design and Programming, Java, Eclipse or similar development environment, MAVEN, RESTful web services.
• Cloud and Distributed Computing Technologies: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - YARN, J2EE, MapReduce, Zookeeper, HDFS, HBase, JMS, Concurrent Programming, Multi-Node implementation/installation and other applicable technologies.
• Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - HDFS, HBASE, Apache Lucene, Apache Solr, MongoDB
• Ingesting, Parsing and Analysis of Disparate Data-sources and formats: XML, JSON, CSV, Binary Formats, Sequence or Map Files, Avro and related technologies
• Aspect Oriented Design and Development
• Debugging and Profiling Cloud and Distributed Installations: Java Virtual Machine (JVM) memory management, Profiling Java Applications
• UNIX/LINUX, CentOS
• Experience in SIGINT: 1. Experience with at least one SIGINT collection discipline areas (FORNSAT, CABLE, Terrestrial/Microwave, Overhead, and ELINT) 2. Geolocation, emitter identification, and signal applications. 3. Joint program collection platforms and dataflow architectures; signals characterization analysis
• Experience with Other: 1. CentOS, Linux/RedHat, 2. Configuration management tools such as Subversion, ClearQuest, or Razor.

Education and Experience: Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Twelve (12) years experience software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four (4) years of which must be in programs utilizing Big-Data cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing.
• Four (4) years of cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar Big-Data systems may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Master in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience

Compensation

$200,000 - $247,000

Compensation is commensurate with clearance level, specialized expertise, critical skill sets, experience, and qualifications. Additional pay stipends may be considered for eligible candidates, where applicable.

Benefits and Perks

Time Off

• 20+ days of earned paid time off (PTO) per year.
• 11 paid calendar holidays.
• One paid company holiday.
• Five days of lifestyle leave to support new families, emergencies, government shutdowns, and other qualifying circumstances.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their families.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company contribution.
• Annual performance-based bonuses, based on accomplishments, performance, and tenure.
• Semi-monthly payroll, with pay periods ending on the 15th and the last day of each month.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Ractsol Corp. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ractsol Corp. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.