Senior Software Engineer - Data Collection Tysons Corner, VA

Stride Consulting; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll leverage your Python expertise to build and scale innovative data collection solutions. This role offers the chance to work on an industry-leading web scraping platform, collaborating with talented engineers and data scientists. You'll play a crucial part in establishing best practices and contributing to cutting-edge technology that empowers organizations to make informed decisions. If you are passionate about technology and eager to tackle new challenges in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on Python.
• Strong ability to collaborate and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance data collection pipelines using Python.
• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to develop secure applications.

Skills

Python

HTML

CSS

Git

Scrapy

Neo4j

Jira

Tools

Version Control Systems

Web Scraping Tools

Data Collection Tools

Job description

Strider Technologies is on a mission to deliver strategic intelligence that enables faster, more confident decision-making for organizations around the world. As the leading strategic intelligence company, Strider empowers organizations to secure and advance their technology and innovation. We leverage cutting-edge AI technology and proprietary methodologies to transform publicly available data into critical insights. These insights enable organizations to proactively address and respond to risks associated with state-sponsored intellectual property theft, targeted talent acquisition, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on Strider’s Data Collection Team, your job is to leverage Python to build, automate, and scale data collection efforts. You will contribute to our industry-leading web scraping platform and the internal tools that touch it. You will also provide leadership and guidance to establish best practices for engineering teams.

We’re looking for someone passionate about technology, who stays on top of the latest trends and loves to engage with the developer community. A strong desire and aptitude for learning is a must. Our solution is rapidly evolving, with new challenges, new technologies, and a constantly changing threat landscape that we help protect against.

What you will do:

• Using Python and other modern programming languages, build and enhance data collection pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with a talented team of engineers, data scientists, product managers, and subject-matter experts.
• Translate requirements, specifications, and technical design documents into secure applications and/or services.
• Develop and maintain software using already established best practices for creating readable and maintainable code.

What you will need to be successful:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Ability to work alongside other engineers to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and focus on clear goals.
• Ability to ask questions when you need assistance.
• A pragmatic approach towards tackling unforeseen challenges.
• Infinite appetite for learning.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.

What will set you apart from other candidates:

• Experience with Scrapy (Python web scraping framework).
• Experience working with Neo4j or similar graph databases.
• Experience with issue tracking tools, such as Jira.