Senior Software Engineer - TS.SCI w/ favorable poly REQUIRED

ZipRecruiter; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop complex software products. This role requires a hands-on developer with extensive experience in scalable data platforms and a passion for continuous improvement. You will work in an Agile environment, collaborating with a team to enhance capabilities and troubleshoot complex issues. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this opportunity is for you. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will drive impactful solutions in the tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of software development experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a processing platform using configuration management technologies.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

Elastic Search

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

NiFi

Ansible

Cloud Formation

Puppet

ELK

Prometheus

Grafana

REST APIs

Hadoop

Map Reduce

Spark

Maven

Jenkins

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Electrical or Computer Engineering

Related technical discipline

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in developing scalable data platforms, with experience in business intelligence, analytics, data science, and data products. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage large data sets. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 8 to 10 years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

1. Hands-on experience with modern programming including Java, JavaScript, Python, and other non-relational databases.
2. Hands-on experience working with Elastic Search, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, and NiFi.
3. DevOps experience building and deploying cloud infrastructure with technologies like Ansible, Cloud Formation, Puppet, etc.
4. Familiarity with one or more of the following software/tools:

• Experience with monitoring technologies like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
• Experience with building APIs and services using REST, Hadoop, Map Reduce, Spark, etc.
• Experience with build automation technologies like Maven, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience with Linux or Windows operating systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
2. Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
3. Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for software systems and application issues.
4. Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
5. Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.