Software Engineer - Linux​/Bash​/Python​/Apache Spark​/NumPy​/Git

Overview

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Apache Spark/Num Py/Git — Annapolis Junction, MD

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software engineer who shall be responsible for identifying ways to create consistent and repeatable capabilities including transforming raw, complex, and often unstructured data into clean, reliable, and high-quality analysis-ready datasets that support advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Familiar with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Experience using Jupyter Notebook
• Experience with data wrangling and preprocessing tools such as pandas and Num Py
• Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
• Familiarity with data quality concepts, data validation, and anomaly detection
• Experience with Git Source Control System

• Familiar with Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Familiar with SQL technologies such as MySQL, Maria
  
  DB, and Postgre
  
  SQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets
• Familiar with HPC Job Scheduling tools including Slurm
• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day
  1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,400 HSA Contribution
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

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