Lead Data Flow Engineer (Java/NiFi Focus) - PRIME, Hybrid - TS/S

SRC RECRUITING, LLC

Columbia, MD, United States

about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

4 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Airflow Amazon S3 Bash Shell Big Data Cloud Computing Cyber Security Information Engineering Data Integrity Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Mining

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Linux Data Flow Control JSON Apache Maven Server Administration Software Engineering Software Systems Data Streaming Extensible Markup Language (XML) YAML Gitlab Integration Tests Kubernetes Apache Kafka Apache Nifi Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Docker

Job description

As a Senior/Lead Data Flow Engineer, you will lead efforts in strategic data acquisition, analysis, and sharing. This role focuses on building and managing software infrastructure for large-scale big data ingestion. You will be responsible for modifying existing data sources, implementing testing/monitoring, and troubleshooting complex dataflow issues. You will act as a technical lead, ensuring data integrity and fostering innovation within the department while solving high-level technical problems from ingest to visualization.

Requirements

Experience: 14+ years of experience in software development, data engineering, or database engineering (4 additional years of experience can substitute for a degree).

Primary Tech Stack: High proficiency in Java (including Unit/Integration testing) and significant experience with Apache NiFi administration and data flow building.

Cloud & Tools: Experience with AWS S3 and SQS solutions, Kafka, Maven, and GitLab.

Technical Depth: Expertise in ETL creation, data modeling design, and Linux OS (BASH) server administration.

Data Skills: Fluency with data extraction, custom logic development, and familiarity with YAML, JSON, and XML.

Desired Extras: Experience with Apache Airflow, Mage AI, Docker/Kubernetes, and prior cyber security operations support.

Certifications: DoD IAT II or higher (Sec+, etc) required for consideration.

*Please note: Applicants may be required to complete a coding challenge during the interview process per customer requirements.

Clearance Requirements

An active TS/SCI is required for consideration. Please note, you must have the required clearance for consideration; under-cleared applicants will not receive a response.

About the company

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We’re dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.

About Our Client

Our client is a woman-owned small business supporting critical missions in the IC/DoD. They specialize in cybersecurity, software development, data science, and cloud migration. Enjoy a close-knit team and exceptional benefits, including fully-paid medical, 4 weeks PTO, 6% 401k match, and over $5k for training.