NLP Data Scientist — Java & Backend Architect

Saic; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist to support NLP processing and data preparation, with extensive Java and Python background. The role is located in McLean, VA and requires a TS/SCI with polygraph.

You will assess legacy Java applications, refactor back end systems, and build scalable backend services with REST APIs. Ideal candidates have strong Core Java skills, experience with Spring/Spring Data JPA, and familiarity with AWS, Oracle, Tomcat, and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master's with 7+ years, or PhD/JD with 4+ years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, maintain and rewrite legacy Java applications.
• Refactor and extend existing back end systems.
• Write clean, scalable and efficient code to support business applications.
• Leverage dominant frameworks to build backend applications and REST APIs.
• Write and optimize queries across relational and non-relational databases.
• Utilize test libraries, such as JUnit and Mockito to ensure application stability.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

OOP

Multithreading

REST APIs

NLP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Eclipse

Maven

Gradle

Git

Jenkins

Oracle

Tomcat

AWS

Linux

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist to support NLP processing and data preparation, with extensive Java and Python background. The role is located in McLean, VA and requires a TS/SCI with polygraph.

You will assess legacy Java applications, refactor back end systems, and build scalable backend services with REST APIs. Ideal candidates have strong Core Java skills, experience with Spring/Spring Data JPA, and familiarity with AWS, Oracle, Tomcat, and Linux environments.