Software Systems Integrator

Apex Systems; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Lead Systems Integrator to support the Data Feed Integration team on the ABMS CBC2 program in Arlington, VA. You will drive data feed integration initiatives, design tailored solutions, and coordinate across teams to deliver secure data exchanges.

The role blends software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity collaboration, with hybrid work (office, remote, travel for installations).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and nine (9) years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with seven (7) years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive integration efforts across teams and stakeholders.
• Capture and analyze data feed requirements with external and internal teams.
• Refine repeatable data feed integration processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Design tailored solutions for unique data exchange requirements.
• Write data mappings between external formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, ORC) and internal structures.
• Create, update, and present system diagrams, workflows, and architecture artifacts.
• Write and maintain Jira tickets to guide development work.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to validate architecture changes and security requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end testing for new data feed integrations and resolve issues.
• Engage in lightweight scripting for custom data transformations.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

CSV/JSON/XML

Data pipelines

Data integration

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree with 7+ years of related experience

Tools

Jira

Job description

Software Systems Integrator

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Role Overview

Join the Data Feed Integration (DFI) team on the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) Program. In this role, you will support efforts as the Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) by driving data feed integration initiatives. The DFI team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of external data feeds, API-based systems, and internal architectures, enabling mission success. This position is central to modernizing advanced Command and Control (C2) capabilities for government systems and advancing operational readiness.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment with responsibilities divided between 25% travel for installations and integration events in secure spaces, 25% in-office presence for team collaboration, and 50% remote work. This is a position that blends technical, strategic, and collaborative responsibilities. You will manage repeatable, standardized integration processes while also developing custom solutions for complex challenges requiring knowledge of software networking, secure data exchange, and system compatibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Take initiative to drive integration efforts forward by coordinating across teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and internal teams to capture and analyze data feed requirements.
• Employ and refine repeatable data feed integration processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Analyze unique or technically challenging data exchange requirements, designing tailored solutions.
• Write comprehensive data mappings between external data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, ORC, etc.) and the program’s internal data structures.
• Create, update, and present system diagrams, integration workflows, and technical architecture artifacts.
• Write and maintain actionable Jira tickets to guide development work.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to validate architecture changes and meet security requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end testing for new data feed integrations, identifying and resolving issues.
• Engage in lightweight scripting and software development tasks to enable custom data transformations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and nine (9) years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience. Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following roles: Software Systems Engineer, Data Engineer, or Software Engineer.
• Experience should include designing and integrating complex software architectures, ETL pipelines, and scalable systems for secure data exchange. Proficiency in integrating data feeds, APIs, and distributed systems is required.

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and SQL.
• Proficiency with data formats such as CSV, JSON, and XML.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines.
• Expertise in troubleshooting performance bottlenecks and compatibility issues.
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional Agile teams.

Citizenship

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCSP) or certifications in data engineering, cloud architecture, or software networking.
• Familiarity with additional programming or scripting languages such as Rust, Go (Golang), R, or Python libraries like Pandas is a plus.
• Experience with cloud-focused programming (e.g., working with APIs, cloud SDKs).
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures or stream-processing technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Proven ability to work in secure environments, performing installations and integration events in restricted areas.
• Proficiency in lightweight scripting to automate data transformations.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and distributed system architectures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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