Senior Data Platform Developer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 152,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

Top-of-market compensation

Health, dental, vision coverage

4 weeks annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers AI, Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. This role focuses on scalable Big Data platforms and algorithmic development, with dashboards that translate massive datasets into clear visuals.

Required are advanced skills in data engineering, software development, and data visualization, plus the ability to work on high-stakes government projects in Maryland. Expect a rigorous, impactful environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data science, Big Data engineering, or software development OR Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience OR High School Diploma with 11+ years of specialized technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and scale Big Data platforms across distributed frameworks.
• Write performant code in core programming languages (Python, Java, Scala, or C++).
• Engineer prototype algorithms for large-scale data analysis.
• Transform raw datasets into interactive visual dashboards.

Skills

Big Data Platform Engineering

Programming proficiency

Algorithm development

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science/CS/CE/Applied Math

7+ years of experience OR Master’s +5 years OR HS Diploma +11 years of experience

Tools

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Elasticsearch

AWS EMR

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

Power scalable data solutions that drive real-world impact! In this role, you will sit at the crossroads of Big Data management, algorithmic development, and visual analytics. You won't just analyze isolated datasets—you’ll manage and scale Big Data platforms, write performant code in core programming languages, and engineer prototype algorithms from the ground up. If you thrive on continuously refining models, optimizing large-scale data platforms, and transforming raw, massive datasets into clear, interactive visual dashboards, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $152,000-$180,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Required Skills

• Big Data Platform Engineering: Direct hands-on experience managing, querying, and optimizing distributed Big Data frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, or AWS EMR).


• Programming Proficiency: Strong software engineering background using core programming languages (such as Python, Java, Scala, or C++) for algorithmic creation and data processing.


• Algorithm Development & Refinement: Proven track record of developing, tuning, and refining mathematical or statistical algorithms for large-scale data analysis.


• Data Visualization: Demonstrated ability to construct clear, dynamic visualizations, charts, and analytics dashboards using custom libraries or BI tools.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in data science, Big Data engineering, or software development OR Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of relevant professional experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

Stream & Batch Processing: Experience managing real-time data streaming technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Flink) within a Big Data ecosystem.

Advanced Machine Learning / AI: Familiarity with modern ML/DL libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn) and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Database & Query Optimization: Hands-on experience tuning NoSQL (e.g., Accumulo, Cassandra) and relational database queries for high-speed indexing and retrieval.

DevOps & Engineering Practices: Practical experience using version control (Git), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD deployment pipelines.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

Benefits

• PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!


• LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!


• SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!


• WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.