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Job Summary:
Marathon TS is a company focused on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Data Integration Software Developer to develop and implement integration solutions for the GAINS project, utilizing technologies such as Kafka and Elastic, while also managing Kafka clusters and automating the software lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement integration solutions for the GAINS project using Kafka and Elastic as the primary data architecture platforms, with expanded integration to other technologies, including but not limited to Databricks.
• Integrate data sources into Confluent (Kafka), and Elastic and Databricks platforms. Develop Kafka system integrations between Elasticsearch/Logstash and other systems.
• Develop Kafka system integrations, custom connectors, and work with ksqlDB and Kafka Streams for data processing based on the design solution.
• Deploy and manage Kafka clusters on Kubernetes in multi-site environments (both on-premise and cloud).
• Automate the full software lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment, including production environments.
• Design and build application deployment pipelines, including containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker, and automated testing pipelines.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, with 4 years of prior relevant experience; or master's with 2 years with prior relevant experience
• 4+ years of combined experience in Kafka, Java, RESTful services, AWS, and full stack development
• Software development experience with Python, Java and SQL
• Working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript
• Experience with BI tools like Kibana, and technologies like Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kafka, NiFi, and Databricks
• Advanced understanding of event streaming and Kafka integration
• Experience in application integration design and strong communication skills for collaboration with virtual teams
• Experience in developing software detailed designs, particularly in ksql or kstreams
• Proficiency in following a software development lifecycle and maintaining production-quality code
• Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering
• Experience developing software on a UNIX command line platform
• Develop DoD requirements, traceability, and detailed plans/schedules
• Write software systems engineering documents and interface documents (IDDs/ICDs)
• Active Secret, Interim Secret or higher DOD security clearance
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 30 days of the start date
• Must be able to report into work site (Preferred: Ft. Meade, with possibility for it to be Scott AFB)
Preferred:
• Experience with text mining tools and techniques, including ELK Stack for summarization, search, and entity extraction
• Familiarity with CI/CD techniques, containerized pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with Kubernetes deployment, Agile methodologies, and tools
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud and cloud infrastructure, including networking and security policies
• Utilize expert knowledge of cloud-integrated platforms for integration and deployment tasks
• Work within a matrixed organization, collaborating with project leadership and core Client teams to combine software and integration practices with data engineering
• Apply knowledge of system architecture, networks, and Centralized Logging (ELK) to support data transformation initiatives
• Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment (DISA experience is a plus), including experience building and deploying software applications that meet DoD security standards, including updating applications and code to meet security scans and meeting security implementation guidelines (e.g. STIGs)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and related tools
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including JIRA and Confluence
• Certified Confluent Developer and Certified Elastic Engineer
• Experience working remotely with a geographically dispersed team
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with customers, stakeholders, team members
Company:
Marathon TS provides a full range of consulting & manpower services for clients that needs support from skilled and experienced individuals. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.