Job Description
The DarkStar Group is seeking an ETL Software Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.
THE PROJECT
The DarkStar Group's team focuses on the development of discovery and automation tools that enable geospatial and other types of intelligence analysis of a varied set of data types and data sources. The team is multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative, with GIS Software Developers, Big Data Software Engineers, Full Stack Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data / ETL Engineers, all working very closely with end users / analysts. The program includes custom-written software (in Java, Python, R, and/or other typical data science / data analysis languages) and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Accumulo, Elasticsearch, etc.), with extensive work on extracting, manipulating, and visualizing data that is needed for national security missions. All of the software runs on AWS/C2S and other cloud infrastructure.
Work on this program can be done from Chantilly, Herndon, Springfield, and potentially other areas in Northern VA (we cannot support remote work). A TS/SCI is required, and a willingness to obtain a CI Poly is strongly preferred.
THE ROLE
The DarkStar Group is seeking an Extract Transform Load (ETL) Software Engineer to join our
team supporting a user base with a mission to solve unique and challenging problems in support of
national security. We are seeking an engineer who embraces technology and thrives on the art of the
possible. The ideal candidate will be part of a small multi-disciplinary software team and have the
unique opportunity to interact directly with users and other technologists to ensure solutions, development and tools meet the needs of the customer.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Create discovery and automation tools to enable geospatial and intelligence analysis of complex problems utilizing an array of data types and sources.
- Develop enabling software solutions using a variety of scripting languages that address real world user requirements; writes and debugs custom code and creates user documentation.
- Monitor and understand high level operational geospatial processes.
- Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.
Required Skills
- 4+ years of technical experience in
- development, support, and maintenance of ETL applications to develop custom software solutions
- performing data extraction, manipulation, and visualization with proficiency in NiFi, Java, Python, R, Javascript, and/or databases
- Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
- Communicates effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
- Willingness to work onsite 75% or as needs dictate
- Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, GIS.
Desired Skills (Optional)
- Familiarity with concepts such as Data visualization; Data management, Data integration, User Interface, Databases
- Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, Openstack, etc.
- Experience with some big data technologies such as ElasticSearch, Kubernetes, Spark, Hive, and/or Hadoop, Accumulo
- Experience with GIS data and tools for GIS analysis
- An adaptable and solution centric mindset that embraces technology enablers.
- Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and DevSecOps
- Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment
- Can work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment, with factory reach-back support.
- Experience as a military/intelligence analyst, supporting the military/IC, or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!
About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.
Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:
- very strong salaries;
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
- the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
- 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
- a generously-funded HSA;
- an 8% 401(k) contribution;
- 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
- the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
- a generous training budget;
- $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
- business development / growth incentives; and
- top notch company swag.
** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. ** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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