Software Engineer - PySpark & Big Data

Quevera; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 129,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace 2025

Employer-paid medical

Education stipend

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Quevera, located in Linthicum, Maryland, is seeking a Software Engineer - PySpark & Big Data to support mission-critical programs. The role requires an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph and will advance enterprise analytics, data ingestion, and automation for secure operations.

You will develop with Pig and PySpark, leveraging Python, Java, and Scala, in a collaborative team to deliver reliable data for mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline required.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience in similar scope projects.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Sec+, CySA+, GIAC) required for applicable positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute Pig and PySpark analytics for enterprise data processing.
• Review data ingest tickets and collaborate to resolve data processing issues.
• Review merge requests and contribute to code quality and best practices.
• Deliver reliable, accurate data to end users supporting mission-critical operations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot data ingestion issues to ensure data accuracy.
• Support day-to-day analytics operations and enterprise data management.
• Contribute to automation, continuous monitoring, and data collection across lifecycles.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable analytics solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

PySpark

Big Data analytics

Active TS/SCI Clearance

DoD 8570 IAT II

Pig

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

4 years of additional Software Engineering experience (substitutes for degree)

7+ years of Software Engineering experience

Tools

Pig

NiFi

Job description

Full Time Technical

17 days ago Requisition ID: 3469

Salary Range: $129,485.00 To $152,744.00 Annually

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a Software Engineer - PySpark & Big Data to support mission-critical programs in Linthicum, Maryland. This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph and will support the Secure the Enterprise initiative by developing capabilities that modernize the system security evaluation and authorization process through automation, streamlined workflows, continuous monitoring, and enterprise data collection.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain enterprise analytics that support secure data processing and operational success. Working closely with a collaborative engineering team, you will leverage big data technologies to develop analytics, support data ingestion, troubleshoot data processing issues, and deliver reliable, accurate data that supports mission-critical operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute Pig and PySpark analytics supporting enterprise data processing.
• Review data ingest tickets and collaborate with team members to resolve data processing issues.
• Review merge requests and contribute to code quality and development best practices.
• Deliver reliable, accurate data to end users supporting mission-critical operations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot data ingestion issues to ensure data accuracy and operational effectiveness.
• Support day-to-day analytics operations and enterprise data management activities.
• Contribute to the Secure the Enterprise initiative by supporting automation, continuous monitoring, and network data collection throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable and reliable analytics solutions.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph .
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of additional Software Engineering experience supporting projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Seven (7) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Strong background in analytics development.
• Experience developing with Pig.
• Experience developing with PySpark.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (required for applicable positions), such as:
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• GIAC GSEC
• GIAC GICSP

Desired Skills:

• Experience with patch management and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) tracking.
• Experience developing with Python.
• Experience developing with Java.
• Experience developing with Scala.
• Experience with Apache NiFi.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

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.

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 iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

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.