Software Development Engineer

NewGen Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies seeks a Software Development Engineer to design and implement robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and tracking across data pipelines. You will build modular systems with scalable data formats, prioritizing access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting to support operational excellence.

Proficiency in Python, Kafka, JSON, and observability tools like Grafana and ELK is essential, along with distributed systems experience and a focus on

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold TS/SCI FSP Clearance.
• Experience with Python for asynchronous and concurrent programming.
• Strong background in Kafka and distributed messaging.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and event-driven design.
• Familiar with observability dashboards and alerting.
• Experience implementing fault-tolerant architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement event-driven architectures across data pipelines.
• Develop modular systems for scalable data formats and domains.
• Prioritize access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting.
• Build frameworks for granular monitoring and rapid incident response.
• Maintain rigorous record-keeping in a digital environment.

Skills

Python

Kafka

Distributed Systems

Event-Driven Design

Asynchronous Coding

Concurrency

JSON

Fault Tolerance

Observability

Grafana

ELK

Tools

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

As a Software Development Engineer, you will focus on designing and implementing robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and enable comprehensive tracking of events across diverse data pipelines. Your work will involve developing modular systems that support seamless integration with new data formats and domains, ensuring scalability and adaptability as business needs evolve. You will be responsible for building solutions that prioritize access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting, all while maintaining high standards for record keeping in a digital environment. Leveraging your expertise, you will help create frameworks that allow for granular monitoring and rapid response to system events, supporting the organization’s commitment to operational excellence.

To excel in this position, you should be comfortable working with technologies such as Python for asynchronous and concurrent programming, Kafka for distributed messaging, and JSON for data interchange. Familiarity with observability tools like Grafana and the ELK stack will be essential for building dashboards and monitoring system health. Experience with distributed systems, event-driven design patterns, and implementing fault-tolerant architectures will be highly beneficial. Exposure to best practices in modular software design, access management, and scalable pipeline development will further support your success as you contribute to expanding the organization’s data infrastructure.

Requirements

• TS/SCI FSP Clearance

Desired Skills

• Python
• Kafka
• Distributed Systems
• Event-Driven Design
• Asynchronous Coding
• Concurrency
• JSON
• Fault Tolerance
• Observability
• Grafana
• ELK

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with access control in event-driven architectures
• Expertise in modular system design for data pipelines
• Familiarity with alerting and record-keeping solutions
• Knowledge of expanding architectures to support multiple data domains and formats

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ