Software Engineer

VTG; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based data tools in a mission-critical environment. The role emphasizes OpenSearch-based data layers, AWS pipelines, and scalable processing of large datasets.

You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers, implement robust indexing strategies, optimize queries, and ensure robust documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering and development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Write cloud-based applications and tools to improve system performance and usability.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy software to parse raw data for analysis.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers.
• Deploy software into an AWS-based data ingest pipeline.
• Write software that stores data into S3 and is queried by Athena or OpenSearch.
• As an OpenSearch expert, drive indexing strategies and query optimizations.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and provide support for software systems.
• Maintain documentation for new software and procedures to be followed.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

OpenSearch

AWS

Big data analytics

Data ingestion

Cloud-based applications

Elasticsearch

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Athena

S3

Elasticsearch

Job description

Overview

The Software Engineer will design, develop, code, test, and debug complex software products to be deployed in a mission critical environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in scalable data platforms, cloud-based services, and big data analytics, and OpenSearch or Elasticsearch. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of data ingestion/computation 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 a cross-functional team. This person should embody a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What will you do?

• Work with a team to write new cloud-based applications and tools and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve system performance and usability.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools that extend or replace existing capabilities to parse raw data for analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers and technical SMEs.
• Deploy new software into an AWS-based data ingest pipeline.
• Write software that interacts with multiple data types and stores data into S3 buckets that is queried by processes running Athena or OpenSearch.
• As an OpenSearch expert, drive the design of indexing strategies, query optimizations, and maintain overall architectural ownership of the OpenSearch data layer.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and provide support to mission areas for software systems and application issues.
• Maintain good documentation for new software written and new procedures to be followed.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in software engineering and development.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in software engineering and development.
• Work with a team to write new cloud-based applications and tools and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve system performance and usability.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools that extend or replace existing capabilities to parse raw data for analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers and technical SMEs.
• Deploy new software into an AWS-based data ingest pipeline.
• Write software that interacts with multiple data types and stores data into S3 buckets that is queried by processes running Athena or OpenSearch.
• As an OpenSearch expert, drive the design of indexing strategies, query optimizations, and maintain overall architectural ownership of the OpenSearch data layer.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and provide support to mission areas for software systems and application issues.
• Maintain good documentation for new software written and new procedures to be followed.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.