Data Engineer

Overview

Data Engineer

Remote

Current Secret clearance required

 

SummaryOur client is an innovative solutions development and consulting company committed to delivering simplicity through innovation. They meet this commitment by delivering state-of-the-art enterprise computing and processing solutions to both government and commercial clients. Also, their workforce continually strives to advance their team's collective intellect through collaborative fortitude, and are looking for further talent to join that effort.

 

Responsibilities

• Using DevSecOps best practices to rapidly develop and deliver first class solutions for a DoD customer
• Developing software using leading languages and frameworks including Python (FastAPI), AWS, and Rancher Kubernetes
• Leveraging Test Driven Development and User Centered design best practices automate testing and ensure delivered software meets and exceeds customer needs
• Applying software design best practices to identify and analyze potential solutions, generate design diagrams to convey and capture system design, and participate in technical exchange meetings to discuss with the team and customer stakeholders
• Embracing a shared responsibility for system security
• Performing threat modeling to identify and mitigate system security threats, implement protective and preventive security measures continuously throughout the software development lifecycle
• Continuously engaging with project teams to deliver quality products
• Participating in daily standups, sprint planning/review meetings, discover and framing workshops, and customer demo sessions

Requirements

• 3 years professional experience working as part of an Agile team using DevOps practices and modern programming languages and frameworks to develop and engineer data-related services and applications to cloud platforms
• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks including Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask), JavaScript (Node.js, Express, Vue, Svelte, React), and Java (Spring Boot)
• Experience developing data focused solutions to include: ○ Experience designing and implementing OpenAPI compliant data schemas and REST APIs, ○ Implementing data persistence and query logic using Object Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries and SQL, and ○ Implementing data validation business rules
• Experience developing AWS cloud solutions with a specific focus on data services such as S3, RDS, and EMR
• US Citizenship and Secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Kubernetes (Rancher RKE2, AWS EKS) and microservice architectures
• Experience with data engineering tools such as Apache Airflow and Trino
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka
• Experience with version control systems
• Experience with load testing large scale transactional data systems
• Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework and security accreditation process and tasks

Education/Certification Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Secret clearance is required.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.  Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.