Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Join Hypergiant, an Accelint company, as a Senior Data Engineer to contribute to highly complex Department of Defense (DoD) projects. You will work alongside agile teams developing a data service for command and control (C2) software. This position requires 7+ years of software development or data engineering experience and proficiency in Python. Experience with database technologies, messaging systems, and data service development is essential. A US citizenship and eligibility for a DOD security clearance are mandatory. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software development or data engineering experience (4+ with a STEM B.S. or 2+ with a relevant Master's degree)
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Java and Bash scripting
• Hands-on experience implementing database technologies, messaging systems, and querying spatial / time-series data (e.g., PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Timescale, DuckDB)
• Familiarity with data serialization languages (e.g., XML, JSON)
• Experience with data service development using publish-subscribe models (e.g., Apache Kafka and Kafka-based data service architecture)
• Experience with data parsing and data transformation tools and techniques (i.e., ETL architecture)
• Strong knowledge of data modeling and database optimization techniques (indexing, partitioning, load balancing, and parallelization)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), and collaborative development workflows
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop a data service for command and control (C2) software
• Work alongside agile teams on highly complex DoD projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with processing streaming data (e.g., full motion video, FMV)
• Experience processing radar and telemetry data
• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment strategies experience (Ansible, Terraform, WebGL)
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, RKE2, Kubernetes)
• OGC-compliant geospatial information system (GIS) experience (e.g., Geoserver)
• Experience with US military data standards and systems (e.g., UCI)
• Experience with DOD cybersecurity controls, penetration testing, and compliance reporting
• Data science and AI/ML applications experience
• Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic thinking
• Design-minded attention to detail in data service implementation
• Portfolio of past projects with code samples
• Ability to travel as needed
• Active DOD Security Clearance

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible Work Environment with Remote Options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Personal & Professional Development Reimbursement
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Matching