Software Developer

Aperio Global, Llc
Fort Meade, United States
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Geographic Information Systems Software Applications Big Data Information Engineering Data Infrastructure Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Distributed Computing Environment Apache Hadoop MapReduce Data Intelligence
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JSON Metadata Object-Oriented Software Development Software Engineering Unstructured Data Software Organization Data Processing Bson Pyspark Data Analytics Cyber Warfare

Job description

Aperio Global is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support advanced geolocation and data integration initiatives within a mission-focused environment. In this role, you will work alongside engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to develop innovative applications, analytics, and automated workflows that transform complex data into actionable intelligence.

This position offers the opportunity to work with large-scale datasets, build data-driven solutions, and contribute directly to technologies that enhance mission understanding, operational awareness, and decision-making.

What You’ll Do Develop and maintain software applications that support geospatial and intelligence-driven missions Design and implement analytics that integrate data from multiple cyber, SIGINT, and enterprise sources Create automated workflows that improve data processing, enrichment, and metadata analysis Collaborate with mission stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions Support data integration efforts across multiple repositories and collection platforms Develop tools that enable discovery, correlation, and analysis of complex datasets Contribute to the deployment, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-support applications Leverage structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, relationships, and operational insights

Mission Focus

Work across diverse datasets and intelligence sources to build analytics that support geolocation, cyber operations, and data-driven mission outcomes. You will help transform raw data into meaningful intelligence by applying software development, data engineering, and analytic tradecraft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience developing software using Java and Python Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices Experience working with large-scale data processing technologies, including: PySpark Hadoop MapReduce ETL frameworks Pig Experience working with data formats such as JSON and BSON Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Desired Qualifications Experience with customer corporate tools, repositories, and mission data environments Familiarity with geospatial data, metadata tagging, or intelligence data workflows Knowledge of distributed data processing and large-scale analytics architectures Experience supporting intelligence, cyber, or national security missions Security Requirements Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits & conditions

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset-our employees. That’s why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Professional Development
  • (and much more)

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