Software Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Chantilly, VA, United States
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $185,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 C++ (Programming Language) CompTIA Security+ Databases Continuous Integration Information Engineering Data Infrastructure Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL)
+20 more
Linux Elasticsearch GeoServer MapReduce Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Prometheus Data Logging Grafana Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Real Time Data Apache Kafka Apache Nifi Kibana Data Pipelines Docker Jenkins Programming Languages

Job description

As an experienced Software Engineerwith MTSI you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining real-time data ingestion infrastructure for a project using an agile development model.This position will be located in Chantilly, VA. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

  • Design, implement, and maintain real-time data ingestion and ETL pipelines.
  • Manage and maintain Apache NiFi clusters running as containerized workloads in Kubernetes.
  • Manage other components of our data infrastructure, such as Apache Kafka, as required.
  • Analyze new data sources and integrate them into our data pipeline.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure successful integration of data infrastructure with existing systems.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ of experience in software and data engineering.
  • Proficiency in at least one or more high-level programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++).
  • Experience working with Linux-based servers and systems.
  • Experience with at least one modern database (e.g., PostgreSQL), ETL (e.g., Apache NiFi), or Data Science (e.g., MapReduce) technology.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with AWS services (e.g., S3).
  • Experience with containerizing applications using Docker and deploying them to a container orchestration platform (e.g., Kubernetes).
  • Experience with PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with Apache Kafka.
  • Experience with GeoServer or Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Helm, Harbor, ArgoCD, Jenkins).
  • Experience with Agile methodologies.

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, statistics, operations research, or related field.

Certifications Desired:

  • DoD 8570 IAT level 3 (CompTIA Security+) compliant.
  • AWS certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional).

Clearance Requirements:

  • Current TS/SCI eligibility, with a current CI Poly.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Benefits & conditions

The pay range for this position is $150,000/year to $185,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, jobrelated knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-AC1 #LI-Onsite

  • Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  • 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other’s success, and the success of our customers. It’s also nice to know what’s going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

About the company

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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