Data Backend Engineer — Spark, Elasticsearch, AWS

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in data engineering. Candidates will design and build scalable data processing systems and backend services, employing technologies like Spark and Java. The role requires proficiency in AWS, Linux, and data quality methodologies. Ideal for individuals who thrive in an Agile environment and have a strong focus on backend service development. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex data solutions in a cloud-based setting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Hands-on experience with Spark or PySpark.
• Strong backend development with Java 8+ and Spring Boot.
• Experience with SOLR or Elasticsearch.
• Solid understanding of data quality methodologies.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data processing pipelines using technologies like Spark.
• Build and optimize distributed search using SOLR or Elasticsearch.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Perform data quality analysis to ensure data integrity.
• Write maintainable code in Java, Python, and other languages.

Skills

Data engineering expertise

Distributed data processing

Backend development

Java (8+)

Spring Boot

AWS cloud environments

Linux

RESTful APIs

Version control (Git)

Agile methodologies

Tools

Spark

SOLR

Elasticsearch

Jira

GitHub

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in data engineering. Candidates will design and build scalable data processing systems and backend services, employing technologies like Spark and Java. The role requires proficiency in AWS, Linux, and data quality methodologies. Ideal for individuals who thrive in an Agile environment and have a strong focus on backend service development. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex data solutions in a cloud-based setting.