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Career Opportunities with Absolute Business Solutions Corp

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Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We’re a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we’ve supported critical DoD, IC and Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields.

As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are seeking some amazing new professionals to join our team.

We are actively hiring a TS/SCI-cleared Apache Spark Developer to support NGA’s Data Modernization Services (DMS) mission by building and optimizing large-scale data processing pipelines. This role focuses on developing high-performance Spark applications within a containerized, Kubernetes-based environment, supporting mission analytics, data exploitation, and AI/ML integration. The ideal candidate thrives in distributed data environments, understands performance tuning deeply, and can operate effectively in secure, air‑gapped systems.

This role is on-site/flexible hours in Herndon, VA;
Springfield, VA;
St. Louis, MO; or Aurora, CO.

TS/SCI eligibility with willingness/ability to obtain CI polygraph.

• Apache Spark (PySpark, Scala)
• Structured Streaming

• Docker
• S3 / object storage
• Git, Jenkins (CI/CD)

• Python (PySpark)
• Scala (preferred)
• Bash / scripting

• Design, develop, and maintain Apache Spark pipelines (batch and streaming) using PySpark and/or Scala
• Process and transform large-scale datasets using modern data lake architectures (Delta Lake, Parquet)
• Optimize Spark jobs for performance, including:
  • Memory tuning
  • File sizing and storage efficiency
• Implement Structured Streaming pipelines for near real-time data processing
• Develop and deploy Spark applications within containerized environments (Docker)
• Execute workloads in Kubernetes clusters, supporting scalable and distributed processing
• Integrate Spark pipelines with downstream systems, including:
  • Analytics platforms (SQL, notebooks)
  • AI/ML workflows and feature engineering pipelines
• Support data ingestion and storage in object-based systems (e.g., S3-compatible storage)
• Troubleshoot data pipeline failures and ensure reliability in mission-critical environments
• Operate within secure, air‑gapped environments, including:
  • Managing dependencies without internet access
  • Working within controlled network and security constraints

• TS/SCI (eligibility) with ability/willingness to obtain/maintain counterintelligence polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience in data engineering or Spark development (will entertain additional years’ experience in lieu of degree)
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Apache Spark (mandatory)
  • Python (PySpark)
  • Data processing at scale
• Experience working with:
  • Parquet and/or Delta Lake
  • Distributed data systems
• Familiarity with:
  • Docker / containerization
  • Kubernetes (basic to intermediate experience)
• Experience with object storage systems (e.g., S3 or equivalent)
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
• Proficiency in Bash or scripting

• Experience with Scala for Spark development
• Experience with Structured Streaming in production environments
• Familiarity with Iceberg or lakehouse architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git)
• Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
• Experience supporting AI/ML data pipelines
• Prior experience supporting NGA, IC, or DoD programs

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help…