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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Computer Systems Engineer/Architect - **Company:** WEST Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Linux, Github, Systems Analysis, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Oracle (Applications), Verification and Validation (Software), SQL Databases, System Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Semi-structured Data, Information Technology - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7dc4e8faf3fde4e74187af3c17474b35 ## About the Role * Demonstrated experience in software QA, test engineering, test automation, and data engineering. * Strong proficiency with XML, JSON, CSV, delimited, and fixed-width data formats. * Skilled in SQL and experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Iceberg databases. * Practical experience with Python for scripting and automation. * Hands-on experience working within AWS environments. * Proficiency in Linux, command-line operations, and GitHub repositories. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Ability to work independently and collaborate in multi-disciplinary technical environments. * High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills. ## Description The Computer Systems Engineer/Architect shall provide technical engineering, data validation, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) support in alignment with SEC program objectives. In this role, you will perform system analysis and software QA, process and validate structured data, develop SQL scripts and Python automation, support data engineering workflows, and prepare formal technical documentation all within AWS and Linux-based environments in support of government stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform system analysis, verification, and validation across software and data workflows supporting IV&V activities. * Conduct software QA, functional/regression/system testing, and defect evaluation. * Process and validate structured and semi-structured data (XML, JSON, delimited, fixed-width). * Develop SQL scripts and tests for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Iceberg environments. * Support data engineering processes, ETL/ELT workflows, and data quality assessments. * Build and maintain automation and validation scripts using Python. * Operate within AWS environments and support cloud-based testing activities. * Utilize Linux, CLI tools, and GitHub for version control and development workflows. * Prepare formal technical documentation and communicate findings to government stakeholders., Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in a remote work environment. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time. try, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in a remote work environment. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time. 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