Security-Cleared Data Scientist – Databricks & Cloud

SMX; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in support of a Modernized Data Science Platform for a Federal customer. The focus is on bridging business needs and technical solutions, emphasizing requirements analysis, business process improvement, and data-driven decision-making to support IT transformation.

The role offers advancement opportunities within a high-performing team and requires hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and Databricks, as well as knowledge of cloud architecture

Qualifications

• Security clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience: 6 years of related work experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands on development experience and proficiency in Python and Pyspark.
• Experience with Dev/Ops and CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab.
• Army functional knowledge and proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.
• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: commercial cloud vendors (AWS/Azure)
• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without any supervision.
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (i.e., code reviews, solid documentation)
• Driven, self-directed personality
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference

Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.
• Analyze & Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed.
• Promote code into production.
• Define test cases and verify test results to ensure solutions are functioning as designed.
• Build data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems.

Skills

Python

PySpark

Databricks

CI/CD

GitLab

Cloud architectures

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

GitLab

Job description

SMX is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in support of a Modernized Data Science Platform for a Federal customer. The focus is on bridging business needs and technical solutions, emphasizing requirements analysis, business process improvement, and data-driven decision-making to support IT transformation.

The role offers advancement opportunities within a high-performing team and requires hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, and Databricks, as well as knowledge of cloud architecture