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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Ert - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Programming, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Design, Software Debugging, Java Servlet, JSON, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, PostGIS, Selenium, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Structured Programming, Subversion, TypeScript, Unstructured Data, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Data Management, Esri GIS (Software), Data Processing, Spring-mvc, Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Pandas, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18037448?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18037448%2FSenior-Software-Engineer-Maryland-Laurel ## About the Role * Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering/Data Science, or related) with 6+ years of relevant experience. * Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain Interim Secret prior to start. Directive 8570.1/8140 - IAT II: CompTIA Security+ (or ability to obtain within onboarding window). * Programming & Data: Strong Python background with modern data processing libraries (Polars, Pandas, Pydantic); fluency with JSON/XML formats and supporting libraries. * Pipelines & Operations: Proven experience designing/maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured datasets in operational environments; mastery of data engineering concepts (velocity, volume, variety, veracity). * Version Control & TDD: Structured programming with Git/Subversion; experience with testdriven development and Agile lifecycle tools (Jira, Jenkins, JUnit, GitLab). * Databases & Modeling: Strong understanding of data modeling, data integration, and database design; hands-on with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, or Oracle. * Cloud & Containers: Practical experience with AWS and container technologies; familiarity with DevSecOps frameworks. * Geospatial & APIs: Experience integrating geospatial systems and enterprise data platforms/APIs (e.g., ESRI stack, ERDDAP). * Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to self-start and work independently with minimal supervision., * Advanced Pipeline Ops: Experience designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale ingestion, transformation, and analytics workflows; strong background in data orchestration and automation tools. * Data Governance: Applied knowledge of governance policies, metadata/lineage, cataloging (e.g., DataHub/Amundsen), and compliance reporting. * Streaming & Event Data: Experience with streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis) and time-series data stores; optimization for multi-parameter time-based series, preferably in Meteorology/Oceanography domains. * AI/ML Enablement: Experience applying AI to accelerate data processing and analytics workflows. * Geospatial Tooling: Proficiency with ESRI tools and broader ESRI ecosystem. * Security & Compliance: Hands-on with Cybersecurity best practices and DISA STIG checklists; familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines. * Cloud & Containers (Advanced): Experience with container runtimes (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes, Podman); IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation); cost/performance optimization in AWS. * Domain Tooling: Experience with IRODS; exposure to Spring MVC, Java/Java Servlet, C++, and front-end (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript) for endtoend data application integration. * Test Automation: Familiarity with Selenium/Citrus for automated validation in data-adjacent services. * Customer Engagement: Demonstrated history of direct customer support and structured escalation. ## Description Entarian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) Data Dissemination SBIR Information Technology Solutions Project. 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