Systems Architect/Data Engineer ( Geospatial)

Systems Architect/Data Engineer (Geospatial)

Tyson's, VA.

Job Description

The Data Engineer will manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems. Their previous experience must include a geospatial and telemetry focus. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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
• Minimum eight (8) years of related software engineering and ETL experience
  
  

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi, Pentaho, and Kafka
• Experience with the following languages{​{​{​{:}}}} Java/J2EE, C, C , SQL, XML, XQuery, XPath, Python, J
• SON Experience with data visualization with geospatial data, ESRI, and related technologies (Elast
• ic) Analytic and targeting methodologies related to geospatial d
• ata Familiarization with NoSQL datasto
• res Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building ski
  
  

llsDesired Knowledge/Ski

• lls Familiarization executing jobs in Big Data Technologies (i.e., Hadoop or Spa
• rk) Knowledge of servers operating systems; Windows, Linux, Distributed Computing, Blade Centers, and cloud infrastruct
• ure Strong problem-solving ski
• lls Ability to comprehend database methodolog
• ies Focus on continual process improvement with a proactive approach to problem solv
  
  

ingKey Responsibilit

• ies Research, design, and develop better ways of leveraging geospatial and telemetry data flows in our enterprise-wide systems and/or applicati
• ons Use Java to manage and improve current NiFi c
• ode Troubleshoot Oracle and Elastic datastores in the event of an out
• age Develop complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipeli
• nes Resolves complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerati
• ons Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complex
• ity Provides input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentat
• ion Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for the ETL proc
• ess Prepares reports on analyses, findings, and project progr
• ess Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced engine
  
  

ersBenef

• its Vacation - 5 weeks of accrued paid vacation per year (i.e., 8.33 hours accrued per pay period work
• ed) Holidays - Paid holidays published annually by the Office of Personnel Management, excluding Inauguration
• Day 100% paid for Health Benefits* (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, VSP Vision, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and annual $1500 employer HSA contribution on qualified plans) *health benefits kick in the 1st of the month following your start d
• ate 6% 401k Contribution (3% paid out during each pay period, the additional 3% will be paid out as a lump sum in Q1 each ye
• ar) Training Reimbursement - Approved training and education expenses will be reimbur

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