Data Scientist

After School Matters, Inc.
Reston, VA, United States
20 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Application Packaging Confluence JIRA Build Automation Automation of Tests Big Data C++ (Programming Language) Command-Line Interface Configuration Management Data Governance
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Data Systems Linux Fault Tolerance Github R (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Pair Programming RabbitMQ Red Hat Enterprise Linux Redis Distributed Caching Software Engineering SQL Databases Unstructured Data Data Processing System Availability Flask (Web Framework) Spring-boot Gitlab Fastapi Event Driven Architecture Kubernetes Atlassian Tools Apache Kafka Bitbucket Restful APIs Software Version Control Docker Programming Languages Microservices

Job description

Overview: The Data Scientist applies statistical analysis, data processing, and visualization techniques to extract insights from complex datasets, supporting data-driven decision-making. They clean, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators. Using programming languages like Python, R, and SQL, they develop data models, optimize queries, and create dashboards or reports to effectively communicate findings. The Data Scientist collaborates with stakeholders to understand business or mission objectives, ensuring data solutions align with organizational goals. They also maintain data integrity, adhere to security protocols, and implement best practices for data governance and compliance., As a Federal Contractor, Xenith Solutions is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action Plan As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, Xenith Solutions develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Share

Requirements

  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: C++, Python or Java
  • Proficiency with Docker (or Podman) and Helm for application packaging and deployment.
  • Experience deploying and configuring applications within Kubernetes. (i.e. the ability to define ingress rules for traffic routing, utilize Cert manager for SSL/TLS, and interface with persistent storage (e.g. Longhorn))
  • Proficiency with Git based workflows (Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab)
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Experience with Agile software development practices including build automation, testing automation, pair programming, and code management.
  • Experience supporting configuration management and software release processes.
  • Experience with Linux (i.e. RHEL) and comfortable with the command line., * Experience managing the full lifecycle of distributed microservices in a production environment
  • Experience building scalable RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask or Spring Boot.
  • Experience implementing asynchronous, event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ
  • Experience optimizing PostgreSQL for high-volume data and using Redis for distributed caching and state management.
  • A deep understanding of cloud-native principals with a focus on building for scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance., Are you 18 years of age or older?* LinkedIn Profile URL: Desired salary* Do you currently have a government issued security clearance?* Are you able to work onsite (Reston, VA OR San Diego, CA)?* Do have at least 7 years of experience with one or more of the following: C++, Python or Java?* Do you have at least 5 years of experience with Docker (or Podman) and Helm for application packaging and deployment?* Do you have at least 5 years of experience deploying and configuring applications within Kubernetes. (i.e. the ability to define ingress rules for traffic routing, utilize Cert manager for SSL/TLS, and interface with persistent storage (e.g. Longhorn))?*

Benefits & conditions

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
  • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
  • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

About the company

Employees First- We Believe That When You Take Care Of Employees, Their Passion Will Take Care Of The Mission

Our “Success Through Achievement” work ethic means our customers receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customer’s have - ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security.

Xenith Solutions LLC is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2019. We provide Information Technology Solutions and support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defense and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives., Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2019. We provide comprehensive, timely and relevant Solutions and Business Consulting support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defense and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings, we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives.

Xenith focuses on solving complex business challenges facing our customers. Our “Success Through Achievement” work ethic means our customer receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customers have - ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security.

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