Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Java Developer
Job in
Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22021, USA
Listed on 2026-02-18
Listing for:
VTG Defense
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Java Developer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong data engineering expertise to design, build, and optimize scalable data processing systems and backend services. This role blends large-scale data processing, search/indexing technologies, and modern backend development within a cloud-based environment.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working with distributed data systems, developing production-grade APIs, and ensuring high data quality across complex pipelines.
What will you do?- Design and develop scalable data processing pipelines using technologies such as Spark or PySpark.
- Build and optimize distributed search and indexing solutions using SOLR or Elasticsearch.
- Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using Java (8+), Spring Boot, and modern design principles.
- Perform data quality analysis, validation, and transformation to ensure integrity and reliability of datasets.
- Write efficient, maintainable code in Java, Python, JavaScript, and Bash.
- Deploy and maintain backend and data solutions in AWS cloud environments.
- Work within Linux-based systems (e.g., CentOS) for development, testing, and deployment.
- Apply Regular Expressions (Reg Ex) for parsing, data transformation, and text processing tasks.
- Participate in Agile development processes, leveraging tools such as Jira and Git Hub for collaboration and version control.
- Support migration efforts to modern Java versions (transitioning from Java 8 to Java 17).
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
- Hands‑on experience with distributed data processing frameworks (Spark or PySpark).
- Experience implementing search and indexing platforms (SOLR or Elasticsearch).
- Strong backend development experience with Java 8+ and Spring Boot.
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of data quality methodologies and data validation techniques.
- Experience working in AWS cloud environments.
- Proficiency in Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with Git-based version control and Agile workflow
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