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Software Engineer

VTG Defense
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer / Data Engineer to join our team.


What will you do?

  • Design, build, and operate large-scale Big Data systems, including persistence, partitioning, indexing, and search capabilities.

  • Develop and maintain Java-based applications and APIs.

  • Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS or comparable cloud platforms.

  • Design and optimize high-performance graph databases containing tens of billions of edges.

  • Develop graph traversal capabilities using Apache TinkerPop, Gremlin, JanusGraph, or similar technologies.

  • Build and maintain NoSQL and relational database solutions supporting complex Big Data applications.

  • Design partition and sort key strategies to ensure consistent system performance.

  • Develop aggregation operations to de-duplicate records across continuous data feeds.

  • Build and operate serverless data processing pipelines using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and PySpark.

  • Design and operate large-scale geospatial indexing solutions using GeoMESA.

  • Develop and maintain Kubernetes-based containerized environments.

  • Implement DevSecOps and agile development practices in production environments.

  • Maintain configuration management using Git-based repositories.

  • Facilitate technical discussions across cross-functional teams to develop mission-aligned implementation strategies.

  • Ensure compliance with federal security, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

  • Implement data security and governance controls including LDAP integration, encryption, and auditing.


Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Intelligence, Geography, Remote Sensing, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience with Java development.
  • Experience designing and operating Big Data systems.
  • Experience developing and maintaining APIs.
  • Experience designing cloud-native architectures using AWS or similar cloud platforms.
  • Experience building and optimizing large-scale graph databases using technologies such as Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j, or JanusGraph.
  • Experience developing graph traversal capabilities using Apache TinkerPop and Gremlin.
  • Experience designing and operating NoSQL solutions.
  • Experience in data modeling, partition sharding, stream processing, and metrics gathering.
  • Experience developing high-performance data processing pipelines.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
  • Experience with Apache NiFi.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps and agile methodologies.
  • Experience with data security controls including encryption and centralized access management (LDAP).
  • Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data formats (CSV, JSON, AVRO, Parquet, Protocol Buffers, etc.).
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Cassandra, ELK, MinIO, and AWS S3.
  • Experience working in Linux environments such as CentOS or Rocky Linux.
  • Experience with Python and related libraries.
  • Experience supporting large collaboration and development environments

VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


 

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