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Belay Technologies Junior Software Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
Belay Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer (Data Ingestion and Transformation Engineer) to join our intel team. W e are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our team in supporting the access, structure, and meaning extraction of raw data. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for working with data, a keen eye for detail, and the grit to tackle complex challenges head-on. This role requires a self-reliant individual constantly striving to improve the codebase and optimize data processing workflows. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have an unwavering commitment to writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, this position is for you.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and applications to access and retrieve raw data from various sources.
Design and implement robust data structures and algorithms to organize and store extracted data effectively.
Apply advanced techniques such as data parsing, cleansing, and normalization to ensure data quality and consistency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights.
Identify and fix inefficiencies in the codebase, optimizing performance and resource utilization.
Continuously monitor and analyze data processing workflows to identify areas for improvement.
Troubleshoot and debug data-related issues, proposing and implementing scalable solutions. Explore and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance data processing capabilities.
Document data processing workflo ws, best practices, and technical specifications for knowledge sharing and maintainability.
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
3 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
S trong proficiency in Python.
Expertise in data manipulation, transformation, and extraction techniques.
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
Familiarity with database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data storage technologies.
Knowledge of data quality assurance techniques and best practices.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice to Haves:
Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow.
Knowledge of data streaming technologies like Kafka.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data processing services.
Exposure to data visualization tools and techniques (e.g., Matplotlib, D3.js, Tableau).
Previous experience in data engineering or data-intensive software development roles.
Perks and Benefits:
8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
$5,000 annual training/tuition
Student Loan Repayment Program
100% company-funded HSA
Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
Dental coverage including orthodontia
Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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