Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI + Poly)

Description

The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Annapolis Junction MD. Below is an overview of the project as well as information on our company our benefits and our $25000 referral program.

THE ROLE

The Cloud Software Engineer develops maintains and enhances complex and diverse Big-Data Cloud systems based upon documented requirements. Directly contributes to all stages of back-end processing analyzing and indexing. Provides expertise in Cloud Computing Hadoop Eco-System including implementing Java applications Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR) and Object Oriented Design. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs software reuse use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components

Required Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge in containerization using Dockers Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools
• Should be able to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
• Good communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Twelve (12) years experience software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four (4) years of which must be in programs utilizing Big-Data cloud technologies and/or Distributed Computing. Four (4) years of cloud software engineering experience on projects with similar Big-Data systems may be substituted for a bachelors degree. Master in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Cloudera Certified Hadoop Developer certification may be substituted for one (1) year of Cloud experience.
• The following Cloud related experiences are required:
  • Two (2) years of Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval (IR).
  • One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Big Table.
  • One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with implementation of Cloud Distributed File System.
  • One (1) year of experience with implementing complex MapReduce analytics.
  • One (1) year of experience with implementing code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks.
• Experience with Computer Network Operations: Utility Computing Network Management Virtualization (VMWare or VirtualBox) Cloud Computing 2. Multi Node Management and Installation: Management and installation of Cloud and Distributed Computing on multiple nodes Python CFEngine Bash Ruby or related technologies.
• Experience with Information Assurance: Securing Cloud Based and Distributed applications through industry standard techniques such as Firewalls PKI Certificate and Server Authentication with experience in Corporate authentication service(s)
• Experience with Information Technology:
  • Object Oriented Design and Programming Java Eclipse or similar development environment MAVEN RESTful web services.
  • Cloud and Distributed Computing Technologies: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - YARN J2EE MapReduce Zookeeper HDFS HBase JMS Concurrent Programming Multi-Node implementation/installation and other applicable technologies.
  • Cloud and Distributed Computing Information Retrieval: at least one or a combination of several of the following areas - HDFS HBASE Apache Lucene Apache Solr MongoDB
  • Ingesting Parsing and Analysis of Disparate Data-sources and formats: XML JSON CSV Binary Formats Sequence or Map Files Avro and related technologies
  • Aspect Oriented Design and Development
  • Debugging and Profiling Cloud and Distributed Installations: Java Virtual Machine (JVM) memory management Profiling Java Applications
  • UNIX/LINUX CentOS
• Experience with SIGINT:
  • Experience with at least one SIGINT collection discipline areas (FORNSAT CABLE Terrestrial/Microwave Overhead and ELINT)
  • Geolocation emitter identification and signal applications. 3. Joint program collection platforms and dataflow architectures; signals characterization analysis
• Experience with Other:
  • CentOS and Linux/RedHat
  • Configuration management tools such as Subversion ClearQuest or Razor

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Provide in-depth knowledge of Information Retrieval; assisting the software development team in designing developing and testing Cloud Information Retrieval
• Implement complex workflows that manage Cloud MapReduce analytics
• Implement code that interacts with Cloud Distributed Coordination Frameworks
• Oversee one or more software development tasks and ensures the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Why Choose The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company started with a simple American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense intelligence homeland securityanyone whose job it is to advance Americas strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills new backgrounds and new thinking. Thats what were here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges its invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration mission-focused innovation and a commitment to excellence where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented every day of our lives.

At The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company we believe that when our employees thrive our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

The DarkStar Group A GRVTY Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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