Software Engineer 2

T-Rex Solutions, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health, vision, and dental benefits

PTO available immediately

Annual training budget

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Fort Meade, MD, seeks a Senior NiFi Engineer to design and manage complex data pipelines for national security. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Apache NiFi, Java, Linux administration, and cloud infrastructure. They will ensure secure data movement across systems and will be required to hold an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers a competitive salary alongside excellent benefits including paid parental leave, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 20 years of related experience or 25 years without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required within 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex data pipelines.
• Ensure secure and reliable data movement between systems.
• Build scalable data flows using Apache NiFi.

Skills

Apache NiFi

Java

Bash

Python

Linux/RHEL administration

Docker

Kubernetes

Data formats (JSON, Avro, Parquet, XML)

Ansible

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact by supporting critical national security infrastructure? T‑Rex Solutions is looking for a fully cleared Senior NiFi Engineer 3 to join our dynamic team at Ft. Meade, MD in support of the Intelligence Community.

We are seeking a Senior NiFi Engineer who will design, implement, and manage complex, high-throughput data pipelines in support of the Data Transformation Solutions (DTS) TTO. You candidate will be responsible for the "plumbing" of our data ecosystem—ensuring that data moves securely and reliably between disparate systems, including cloud infrastructure. The candidate will design and build scalable data flows using Apache NiFi to ingest, route, transform, and deliver data across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on experience with Apache NiFi.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Groovy, Bash and/or Python.
• Strong experience with Linux/RHEL administration and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Expertise in handling various formats including JSON, Avro, Parquet, and XML, specifically using NiFi Record‑based readers/writers.
• Familiarity with IaC tools like Ansible or Terraform to automate NiFi cluster deployments.
• Experience managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting multiple data flows/threads.

Desired Skills

• Experience with DeltaFi.
• Experience with DevOps (automating maintenance and monitoring, observability, deployment orchestration).
• Background in IT Operations and understanding of networking (CIDR routing, proxy configurations, and firewalls).
• Understanding of corporate dataflow and system interoperability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and 20 years of related experience or 25 years of related experience without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI w/ FSP required within 7 years.

T‑Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T‑Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid‑tier business providing data‑centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T‑Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T‑Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T‑Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee’s personal and professional lives. T‑Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T‑Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $190,000 – $225,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T‑Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T‑Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.