Senior Software Engineer

Entarian; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for CNMOC Data Dissemination SBIR IT Solutions. The role focuses on building and maintaining mission-critical services, with strong emphasis on Python data processing, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud/container technologies.

You will mentor peers, translate customer needs into user stories, and lead sprint demonstrations while ensuring high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering/Data Science, or related field with 6+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance (Directive 8570.1/8140 - IAT II: CompTIA Security+) or ability to obtain within onboarding window.
• Strong Python background with modern data processing libraries (Polars, Pandas, Pydantic) and JSON/XML proficiency.
• Experience designing/maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines in operational environments, data modeling and database design.
• Git/Subversion, test-driven development, and Agile lifecycle tools (Jira, Jenkins, JUnit, GitLab).
• Hands-on with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, or Oracle; cloud experience with AWS; container technologies; DevSecOps familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle for a mission-critical product.
• Design, code, test, and maintain software; translate customer needs into user stories and sprint deliverables.
• Mentor other developers on the product team to build skills.
• Lead or participate in sprint demos and retrospectives; implement agreed improvements.
• Collaborate across product teams to solve hard, data-intensive problems; communicate options and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Python

Data pipelines

ETL/ELT

Agile/Scrum

Git

Cloud

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git/Subversion

Jira

Jenkins

JUnit

GitLab

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

SQL Server

Oracle

AWS

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Terraform/CloudFormation

Job description

Entarian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) Data Dissemination SBIR Information Technology Solutions Project. This role will bring strong systems, software, cloud, and SAFE/Agile experience to provide technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to develop, modernize, enhance, operate, and maintain services for CNMOC mission critical systems.

• You will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle of a mission critical product including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing.
• Support all aspects of software development (designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining products).
• Translate customer needs into user stories and deliver working capabilities at the conclusion of each sprint.
• Mentor other software developers on product team to enhance their skills.
• Participate and/or lead sprint demonstrations and facilitate implementation of agreed upon ideas identified at retrospectives.
• Work with others on product teams to develop solutions to hard problems that are impeding progress.
• Effectively communicate technical challenges, options considered, and the recommended solution to team leads.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering/Data Science, or related) with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Clearance: Active Secret Directive 8570.1/8140 - IAT II: CompTIA Security+ (or ability to obtain within onboarding window).
• Programming & Data: Strong Python background with modern data processing libraries (Polars, Pandas, Pydantic); fluency with JSON/XML formats and supporting libraries.
• Pipelines & Operations: Proven experience designing/maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured datasets in operational environments; mastery of data engineering concepts (velocity, volume, variety, veracity).
• Version Control & TDD: Structured programming with Git/Subversion; experience with test-driven development and Agile lifecycle tools (Jira, Jenkins, JUnit, GitLab).
• Databases & Modeling: Strong understanding of data modeling, data integration, and database design; hands-on with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Cloud & Containers: Practical experience with AWS and container technologies; familiarity with DevSecOps frameworks.
• Geospatial & APIs: Experience integrating geospatial systems and enterprise data platforms/APIs (e.g., ESRI stack, ERDDAP).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to self-start and work independently with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Pipeline Ops: Experience designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale ingestion, transformation, and analytics workflows; strong background in data orchestration and automation tools.
• Data Governance: Applied knowledge of governance policies, metadata/lineage, cataloging (e.g., DataHub/Amundsen), and compliance reporting.
• Streaming & Event Data: Experience with streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis) and time-series data stores; optimization for multi-parameter time-based series, preferably in Meteorology/Oceanography domains.
• AI/ML Enablement: Experience applying AI to accelerate data processing and analytics workflows.
• Geospatial Tooling: Proficiency with ESRI tools and broader ESRI ecosystem.
• Security & Compliance: Hands-on with Cybersecurity best practices and DISA STIG checklists; familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines.
• Cloud & Containers (Advanced): Experience with container runtimes (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes, Podman); IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation); cost/performance optimization in AWS.
• Domain Tooling: Experience with IRODS; exposure to Spring MVC, Java/Java Servlet, C++, and front-end (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript) for end-to-end data application integration.
• Test Automation: Familiarity with Selenium/Citrus for automated validation in data-adjacent services.
• Customer Engagement: Demonstrated history of direct customer support and structured escalation.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Aff