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NoSQL Database Developer, Mid

Stafford, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!  

At Cyberstar, we aim to analyze and boost human and business performance through the implementation of business process redesign and information technology (IT) modernization to include data analytics and cloud computing. 

We offer an alternate solution to improving the quality and effectiveness of business operations. In an ever-changing economy, Cyberstar helps companies better read and understand their market data through the synchronization of process innovation, human dynamics, analysis, and the integration of data technology capabilities, to ensure functional optimization in their business. 

The NoSQL Database Developer, Mid supports the development, maintenance, and optimization of MarkLogic-based data solutions. This role is responsible for creating data ingestion pipelines, implementing XML/JSON data models, and supporting application teams with structured and unstructured data handling. The developer participates in Agile development activities and collaborates with senior engineers to ensure the reliability and performance of mission-focused data environments supporting Marine Corps operations.

• Develop MarkLogic ingestion pipelines for relational databases, file shares, web services, and real-time streams.
• Build and maintain transformation logic to harmonize disparate data sources into canonical XML and JSON data models.
• Participate in all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Support requirements definition, system architecture discussions, and data architecture design activities.
• Assist with installing, configuring, and maintaining MarkLogic Server environments under the direction of senior staff.
• Conduct routine MarkLogic maintenance activities, including log monitoring, backup support, and preparation for patches or upgrades.
• Perform initial troubleshooting of database or ingestion pipeline issues and support coordinated escalation.
• Contribute to technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and data architecture artifacts.
• Assist with disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS or MA/MS degree, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a field directly related to the position
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript, Java, C+, .NET, or similar programming languages.
• 3+ years of experience with XML or JSON data modeling.
  • Experience with Git, Git Flow, Bitbucket, or similar source control tools.
  • Experience developing data ingestion or transformation code.
  • Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Background check with the ability to obtain and maintain required Public Trust security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MarkLogic Server, including ingestion, transforms, indexes, and REST integration.
• Experience creating canonical data models or harmonization layers.
• Experience building real-time or near-real-time ingestion pipelines.
• Experience supporting DoD or Marine Corps data environments.
• Familiarity with XQuery, Optic API, or MarkLogic Data Hub Framework.
• Relevant certifications such as MarkLogic Developer, Security+, and AWS certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong programming skills relevant to backend data processing.
• Understanding of XML and JSON structures, schema design, and document modeling.
• Working knowledge of MarkLogic Server components including ingestion pipelines, forests, and indexing.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, ETL and ELT patterns, and data services.
• Ability to troubleshoot ingestion errors, indexing problems, and query performance issues.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional Agile environments.

How you’ll grow  

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.  

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.  

Benefits  

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.  

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.  

Chenega MIOS’s culture  

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.  

Corporate citizenship  

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.  

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.  

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/  

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team  

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:  

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com  

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm  

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ 

#Cyberstar, LLC