Senior Data Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 230,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare for you+

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer with extensive expertise in dataflow design and Spark-based distributed processing. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing data ingress/egress pathways to ensure efficient, scalable analytics workloads.

On-site in Maryland, active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance is required. The candidate should have strong Linux CLI, Python, Java, and Apache Airflow experience, plus familiarity with SQL databases and Git, aiming

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; 2 extra years of software engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize data ingress/egress pathways for analytics workloads.
• Develop and maintain Apache Spark-based distributed processing pipelines to support scalable data processing.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python

Java

Apache Airflow

Apache Spark

SQL (MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL)

Jupyter Notebook

pandas/NumPy

Parquet/JSON/CSV/XML

Data quality & validation

Git

Slurm

JIRA/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Slurm

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• 7 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• The Software Engineer shall possess extensive expertise in dataflow design, data transport mechanisms, and Apache Spark based distributed processing.
• In this role, the Software Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data ingress/egress pathways to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable processing of the organization’s analytics workloads.

Required Experience

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Experience with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Familiar with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets
• Experience using Jupyter Notebook
• Experience with data wrangling and preprocessing using tools such as pandas, NumPy
• Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data such as Parquet, JSON, CSV, XML
• Familiarity with data quality concepts, data validation, and anomaly detection
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Experience

• Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools including Slurm
• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Salary: $230,000 - $240,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position