Peraton · 1 week ago
Software Developer - Big Data (Space Domain)
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. They are seeking a Senior JAVA Developer to support the Intelligence Community and DoD customers by developing scalable data processing applications and managing data pipelines for space domain awareness.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient data ingestion pipelines using Apache NiFi to collect, transform, and route data from diverse sources (e.g., satellite telemetry, ground station data, sensor feeds, mission logs)
Develop and maintain data processing applications primarily in Java, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security for mission-critical systems
Design and manage NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB, to store vast amounts of heterogeneous space-domain data, optimizing for both read and write performance
Build and expose secure, performant Data APIs (RESTful/GraphQL) to enable internal and external applications to access and consume processed data, facilitating integration with analytics platforms, visualization tools, and other mission systems
Collaborate closely with data scientists, aerospace engineers, and mission specialists to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Implement data quality, validation, and governance processes within data pipelines to ensure data integrity and reliability
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows and database performance to ensure continuous operation and efficiency
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation, adhering to agile methodologies
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, cloud computing, and the space industry
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional four (4) years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- contract requires TS/SCI with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance
Must be proficient in with Java (Model, Entity, Data Transfer Object (DTO), Data Access (DAO))
Design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient data ingestion pipelines using Apache NiFi to collect, transform, and route data from diverse sources (e.g., satellite telemetry, ground station data, sensor feeds, mission logs)
Develop and maintain data processing applications primarily in Java, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security for mission-critical systems
Design and manage NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB, to store vast amounts of heterogeneous space-domain data, optimizing for both read and write performance
Build and expose secure, performant Data APIs (RESTful/GraphQL) to enable internal and external applications to access and consume processed data, facilitating integration with analytics platforms, visualization tools, and other mission systems
Collaborate closely with data scientists, aerospace engineers, and mission specialists to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Implement data quality, validation, and governance processes within data pipelines to ensure data integrity and reliability
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows and database performance to ensure continuous operation and efficiency
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation, adhering to agile methodologies
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, cloud computing, and the space industry
Preferred
Experience with other big data technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Hadoop)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and methodologies
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of satellite data formats (e.g., NetCDF, HDF5, CCSDS)
Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification or working toward certification
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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