Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer to extract meaningful insights from both structured and unstructured data to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.
Requirements
- Experience in analytic development using scripting languages such as Python and Scala, leveraging statistical libraries for data analysis.
- Skilled with big data processing frameworks including Pig, MapReduce, and Spark, with experience in scaling algorithms over large datasets, managing data flows, Pig scripting, and using various analytic tools.
- Experience in Java/Python development, analytic workflows, and working knowledge of Apache NiFi is desired.
- Ability to develop simple queries for existing or proposed databases and data repositories.
- Experience combining analysis, computer science, mathematics, and software engineering skills to extract meaning and value from large datasets.
- Experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, and data mining.
- Knowledge of data indexing and analytic development.
Responsibilities
- Leveraging statistical methods and machine learning to uncover patterns and behaviors
- Using query and visualization tools such as DataXplorer and GMAE to present datasets in a clear, story-driven manner
- Develop new methodologies for automated data characterization
- Analyze and define requirements for the ingestion of new and existing data types
- Collaborate with customer teams to understand mission objectives and needs
- Experience with data enrichment and conversion
- Familiarity with data ontologies and schemas
Other
- Minimum of 20 years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Must possess TS/SCI with polygraph, or have the ability to obtain one.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with development and systems engineering teams, stakeholders, agencies, and leadership.
- Experience working with cloud service providers and data stewards.
