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Leading Path Consulting LLC

TS/SCI w/poly-Data Engineer (Big Data, ETL)

Leading Path Consulting LLC, Salem, Virginia, us, 24155


Position is with the VA McLean Customer and requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance. The Data Engineer will manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems. Additionally they will provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, data extraction, analytical support, operational support, database support, and maintenance support of data and associated systems. As a member of the team, candidates will work in a multi-tasking, quick- paced, dynamic, process-improvement environment that requires experience with the principles of large-scale (terabytes) database development, large-scale file manipulation, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Research, design, develop and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or application software. 2. Develop complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines. 3. Resolves complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations. 4. Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity. 5. Researches emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution. 6. Provides input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation. 7. Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for the ETL process 8. Advises hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements. 9. Prepares reports on analyses, findings, and project progress. 10. Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced software engineers. 11. May serve as a technical team or task leader. Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 1. Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience 1. 10-15 years of related software engineering and ETL experience. 2. Experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi or Pentaho. 3. Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 1. Experience with the following languages: Java/J2EE, C, C++, SQL, XML, XQuery, XPath, Ruby on Rails, HTML/XHTML, CSS, Python, Shell Scripting, JSON 1. Knowledge of servers operating systems; Windows, Linux, Distributed Computing, Blade Centers, and cloud infrastructure 2. Strong problem solving skills 3. Ability to comprehend database methodologies 4. Focus on continual process improvement with a proactive approach to problem solving 5. Ability to follow directions and finish task Benefits Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and work environment with a family focus and strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid for medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K contribution, tuition reimbursement, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more