Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Data Engineering (23-044)

CTI, a leading corporation in high-tech software, systems engineering, and operational support within the defense and space industry, is on the lookout for a highly proficient Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Data Engineering to join our team. Our firm is committed to delivering superior engineering, system development, and support for operator-centric technology solutions in military and security applications. As a specialist in real-time, decision support, and electronic warfare systems, CTI is renowned for sensor integration, information management, and innovative solution-built expertise. Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to: Work intensively with the development team to refactor and modify an existing, Java-based monolith into microservices-based data pipelines. Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes and GitOps principles to facilitate microservices-based data pipelines. Apply big data processing and streaming solutions to efficiently manage large volumes of data. Interface with REST APIs, data lakes, and messaging systems like RabbitMQ to extract, transform, and load data into the latest system. Work alongside cross-functional teams to identify and integrate pertinent data sources and create data flow processes. Design and develop data transformation pipelines, ensuring data quality, dependability, and scalability. Implement monitoring and error-handling mechanisms to ensure the stability and performance of data pipelines. Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance the performance of data pipelines as required. Mentor and guide junior engineers regarding best practices for data engineering and cloud-native development. Requirements Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in developing and maintaining software systems focusing on data engineering and cloud-native architecture. Proficiency in Java, Python, and similar languages. Proficiency in container orchestration with Kubernetes, inclusive of deployment, scaling, and application monitoring in a cloud-native environment. Experience in big data processing and streaming technologies, such as Apache Kafka, Spark, or Flink. The capacity to obtain a US security clearance post start date. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Beneficial Skills and Experience: Understanding of GitOps practices and experience with tools like Flux CD to automate and manage Kubernetes configurations, ensuring system reliability and scalability. Familiarity with data lake architectures and best practices. Proficiency in RESTful API integration and data extraction. Experience with messaging systems like RabbitMQ or comparable technologies. Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to design and implement data solutions from scratch. Excellent communication capabilities and the talent to efficiently collaborate in cross-functional teams. Experience redesigning legacy systems or developing greenfield data architectures is a significant plus. Benefits CTI is a rapidly expanding company offering the following: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending. Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance. Optional additional life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution. Tuition reimbursement/professional training options. Employee Assistance Program. Travel Assistance. Financial Planning Assistance. Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal. Flexible schedules with remote work options. Service awards program. CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, as well as discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. In addition, these regulations necessitate that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.