Software Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Swift
Location: Mc Lean, VA 22101
Description:
The Swift Group is looking for a Software Engineer who will design, develop, configure, support, and maintain Elasticsearch clusters and support the development teams around that ecosystem. The ideal candidate is a hands-on platform builder with significant experience in developing scalable data platforms, with experience in business intelligence, analytics, data science and data products. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration management and big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage large data sets. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
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
At least five (5) years of related Elasticsearch experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Demonstrated experience in the following:
Hands-on experience working with large SQL or NOSQL database clusters such as Elasticsearch, Greenplum, etc.
Experience with designing data models, architecting data systems, and standing up or supporting large data platforms
Experience troubleshooting Elasticsearch cluster and query performance issues to include working on query optimization with developers and tracking down slow log.
DevOps experience building and deploying cloud and on-premise infrastructures with technologies like ansible, chef, puppet, etc.
Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with ETL pipelines and how to interface with data stores, and API endpoints
Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision
US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
We're looking for someone with three (3) to five (5) years of experience and is familiar with the following software/tools:
Experience with Elasticsearch and related technologies
Experience with infrastructure automation technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
Experience with build automation technologies like Maven, Jenkins, etc.
Experience with modern programming languages like Java, Python, etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Elasticsearch and/or Elastic Cloud for Kubernetes (ECK) clusters
Analyze, design, and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies
Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies
Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms
Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, project managers and other engineers
Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
The Swift Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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
At least five (5) years of related Elasticsearch experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Demonstrated experience in the following:
Hands-on experience working with large SQL or NOSQL database clusters such as Elasticsearch, Greenplum, etc.
Experience with designing data models, architecting data systems, and standing up or supporting large data platforms
Experience troubleshooting Elasticsearch cluster and query performance issues to include working on query optimization with developers and tracking down slow log.
DevOps experience building and deploying cloud and on-premise infrastructures with technologies like ansible, chef, puppet, etc.
Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with ETL pipelines and how to interface with data stores, and API endpoints
Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision
US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
We're looking for someone with three (3) to five (5) years of experience and is familiar with the following software/tools:
Experience with Elasticsearch and related technologies
Experience with infrastructure automation technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
Experience with build automation technologies like Maven, Jenkins, etc.
Experience with modern programming languages like Java, Python, etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Elasticsearch and/or Elastic Cloud for Kubernetes (ECK) clusters
Analyze, design, and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies
Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies
Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms
Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, project managers and other engineers
Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
The Swift Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.