Software / Data Engineer (Senior) 1432

Zapata Technology, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Senior Software/Data Engineer in Fayetteville, NC. The role involves working closely with a team to enhance system performance, manage large datasets, and support software projects. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in Python, data management, and a strong focus on quality assurance. This full-time position requires excellent communication skills and may involve occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience, 5-8 years in software development.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage large datasets.
• Experience with IIS administration and light server administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle database design and software development.
• Manage and clean large amounts of data.
• Collaborate with teams for custom data solutions.

Skills

Python

Data Management

Quality Assurance

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software / Data Engineer (Senior) 1432 | Fayetteville, 28303, Fayetteville, NC, US

The Senior Software / Data Engineer functions as part of a skilled IT team that works independently and/or collectively with other engineers to identify and test potential performance enhancements and resolve technical issues.

Essential Functions:

Required Qualifications and Skills include:

• Providing full lifecycle database design and software development, including requirements gathering, development, testing, documentation, supporting technical writers and testers, configuration, and maintenance of developed software projects.
• Managing large amounts of data, including categorizing, sorting, cleaning, tagging, etc.
• Working with AI models on the data for tagging and categorizing purposes.
• Maintaining existing custom-developed software and supporting software products as needed.
• Performing quality assurance tasks to validate data accuracy and troubleshoot data quality issues, upholding system integrity and reliability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and implement custom data solutions that support the organization’s analytics and reporting needs.

Job Qualifications:

Required Qualifications and Skills include:

• Experience using Python, especially PySpark.
• Ability to manage, maintain, and clean large amounts of data.
• Ability to look at the big picture while evaluating software requests to determine where existing requirements intersect or can be used in conjunction with new products.
• Interpret specifications, troubleshoot, and create software solutions.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work.
• Experience with IIS administration and light server administration.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to convey complex information clearly to co-workers, management, and customers. Customer interaction is frequent and on-site.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills include:

• Experience with AI models is preferred.
• ETL experience with NiFi and developing Groovy scripts.
• Military experience is highly desirable, including completion of U.S. Military Service NCO or Senior NCO Academy Course and/or Officer Basic or Advanced Course.
• Experience operating within the DoD intelligence environment or similar government agencies with field-level experience preferred.

Education/Experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 12 total years of related experience, with 5-8 years in software development.

Working Conditions:

May be requested to work outside normal business hours.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are sedentary to light work, including typing, using office equipment, working at a desk, and repetitive motions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a regular full-time, exempt position.

Travel:

Occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required.

Clearance Type:

Not specified in the description.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Zapata Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.