Software Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and maintain real-time data ingestion infrastructure. The role involves managing Apache NiFi clusters, collaborating with multiple teams, and requires 5+ years of experience in software and data engineering. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python, along with strong communication skills and a relevant bachelor's degree, is essential. U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance are required for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software and data engineering.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language.
• Experience working with Linux-based servers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain real-time data ingestion and ETL pipelines.
• Manage and maintain Apache NiFi clusters.
• Integrate new data sources into our data pipeline.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure integration with existing systems.

Skills

Data ingestion and ETL pipelines

Apache NiFi

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Linux-based systems

Java

Python

C/C++

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

AWS

Prometheus

Grafana

Jenkins

Job description

As an experienced Software Engineer with MTSI you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining real-time data ingestion infrastructure for a project using an agile development model. This position will be located in Chantilly, VA.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Design, implement, and maintain real-time data ingestion and ETL pipelines.
• Manage and maintain Apache NiFi clusters running as containerized workloads in Kubernetes.
• Manage other components of our data infrastructure, such as Apache Kafka, as required.
• Analyze new data sources and integrate them into our data pipeline.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure successful integration of data infrastructure with existing systems.
• 5+ years' of experience in software and data engineering.
• Proficiency in at least one or more high-level programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++).
• Experience working with Linux-based servers and systems.
• Experience with at least one modern database (e.g., PostgreSQL), ETL (e.g., Apache NiFi), or Data Science (e.g., MapReduce) technology.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services (e.g., S3).
• Experience with containerizing applications using Docker and deploying them to a container orchestration platform (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Apache Kafka.
• Experience with GeoServer or Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Helm, Harbor, ArgoCD, Jenkins).Experience with Agile methodologies.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, statistics, operations research, or related field.

Certifications Desired

• DoD 8570 IAT level 3 (CompTIA Security+) compliant.
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional).

Clearance Requirements

• Current TS/SCI eligibility, with a current CI Poly.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com