Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Join Hypergiant, an Accelint company, as a Senior Data Engineer to contribute to the development of a cloud-based command and control system for complex DoD projects. You will develop and improve a data service, support data modeling, and participate in the entire software development lifecycle using an agile process. Collaboration with various teams and ensuring data quality and performance are key aspects of this role. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in software development and data engineering, proficiency in Python and other programming languages, and expertise in database technologies and cloud platforms. This position requires a TS/SCI U.S. national security clearance and US citizenship.

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)
• Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with Java and Bash scripting
• Hands-on experience implementing database technologies, messaging systems, and stream computing software (e.g., PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MongoDB, DuckDB, KsqlDB, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with data fabric development using publish-subscribe models (e.g., Apache NiFi, Apache Pulsar, Apache Kafka and Kafka-based data service architecture)
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Docker-Compose, RKE2, Kubernetes, and Microk8s)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), and collaborative development workflows
• Strong knowledge of data modeling and database optimization techniques
• Familiarity with data serialization languages (e.g., JSON, GeoJSON, YAML, XML)
• 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 Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve a data service that underpins cloud-based applications
• Support data and database modeling efforts
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of reusable component libraries and shared codebase
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment, using an agile, iterative process
• Collaborate with developers, designers, testers, project managers, product owners, and project sponsors to integrate the data service to end user applications
• Communicate tasking estimation and progress regularly to a development lead and product owner through appropriate tools
• Ensure seamless integration/interoperability between database and messaging systems and the frontend / UI they support
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance through code reviews, effective testing strategies, optimization and performance tuning
• Write high-quality code (clean, maintainable, and well documented), applying best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
• Team with other developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning and improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment strategies experience (Ansible, Terraform, WebGL)
• Geospatial information system (GIS) experience (e.g., Geoserver)
• Data science and AI/ML applications experience
• Experience managing and mentoring development teams in an Agile environment
• Experience managing robust build & test tools and implementing workflow automations / scripts
• 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 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