Senior Data Engineer

Quevera; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Competitive options for medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

$5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development

Career advancement through structured IQWay Program

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer II with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. In this role, you will develop and enhance complex software systems that support enterprise analytics and critical mission operations.

Join a collaborative engineering team to analyze user requirements and troubleshoot issues while delivering reliable software solutions aimed at national security.

Outstanding benefits include 100% employer-paid medical coverage, 401(k) match, and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and implement corrective actions to resolve defects.
• Recommend improvements to software documentation and software development process standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop, and maintain reliable software solutions.
• Support software performance optimization and ongoing system enhancements.
• Contribute to the development of secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications.

Skills

Experience with Apache Airflow

Experience with Python

Experience with Apache Spark

Experience with Trino

Experience with Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer II with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission‑critical programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems that support enterprise analytics and critical mission operations.

Working alongside a collaborative engineering team, you will analyze user requirements, develop software solutions, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, and improve software performance and maintainability. You’ll leverage modern data processing and orchestration technologies to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions supporting national security missions.

As a Software Engineer II, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to innovative software solutions that support mission success.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and implement corrective actions to resolve defects.
• Recommend improvements to software documentation and software development process standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop, and maintain reliable software solutions.
• Support software performance optimization and ongoing system enhancements.
• Contribute to the development of secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Experience with Apache Airflow.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with Apache Spark.
• Experience with Trino.
• Experience with Kubernetes.

Why Join Quevera?

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer‑paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit‑sharing contribution

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem‑solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission‑critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.