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Job Title: Software Engineer - Principal I
Location: On-site - Dulles
Clearance Required: Active Secret (S); must be able to obtain TS/SCI and DHS Suitability
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Rate: Open
Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a Software Engineer - Principal I with expertise in data
engineering and cloud-based development to design, implement, and optimize secure data
pipelines in support of mission customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in
data ingestion, processing, and orchestration, leveraging AWS, Databricks, Elasticsearch, and
modern DevOps tools. This senior-level role includes oversight of pipeline development,
automation, performance monitoring, and process improvement to ensure technical correctness,
timeliness, and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data ingestion and processing pipelines using
Cloud and Platform technologies.
* Transform data from bronze (RAW) to silver (clean) to gold (projected) tiers following the
Medallion model.
* Schedule, orchestrate, and monitor automated/semi-automated pipelines.
* Map and integrate data assets in support of multiple mission customers.
* Develop and maintain a team process improvement plan for data engineering.
* Write code in programming and scripting languages to automate ingestion, pipeline
orchestration, and data management.
* Implement pipeline transparency using tools such as AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and
performance metrics.
* Ensure team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are captured, communicated, and
followed.
* Guarantee technical correctness, timeliness, and delivery quality for the team.
* Provide excellent oral and written communication with management and customer
stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance and DHS Suitability.
* 8+ years of software engineering experience.
* 4+ years performing data engineering in a cloud environment.
* Experience with relational, NoSQL, and/or file-based storage (Databricks, Elastic, Postgres,
etc.).
* Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Splunk.
* Working knowledge of Databricks, Cloud Relational Database Services, and Elasticsearch.
Desired Skills
* Experience with Databricks workflows, Unity Catalog, Autoloader, Delta Live Tables, Apache
Spark.
* Basic working knowledge of Apache NiFi.
* Experience with collaboration tools (MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Confluence).
* AWS Professional certification or equivalent.
Education Requirement
* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is
required.
* Ten (10) years of additional experience (for a total of 18+) may be substituted in lieu of a
degree.
Certifications (Preferred)
* DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level I compliance certification (e.g., CISSP) highly desired.
* AWS Professional-level certifications.
Why Join QSS
At QSS, you're not just filling a role, you're shaping mission-critical solutions that keep our nation
secure. We invest in your growth, foster innovation, and reward technical excellence.
Employee Benefits
* Competitive Compensation & Incentives
* Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
* Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
* 401(k) with Company Match
Location: On-site - Dulles
Clearance Required: Active Secret (S); must be able to obtain TS/SCI and DHS Suitability
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Rate: Open
Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a Software Engineer - Principal I with expertise in data
engineering and cloud-based development to design, implement, and optimize secure data
pipelines in support of mission customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in
data ingestion, processing, and orchestration, leveraging AWS, Databricks, Elasticsearch, and
modern DevOps tools. This senior-level role includes oversight of pipeline development,
automation, performance monitoring, and process improvement to ensure technical correctness,
timeliness, and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data ingestion and processing pipelines using
Cloud and Platform technologies.
* Transform data from bronze (RAW) to silver (clean) to gold (projected) tiers following the
Medallion model.
* Schedule, orchestrate, and monitor automated/semi-automated pipelines.
* Map and integrate data assets in support of multiple mission customers.
* Develop and maintain a team process improvement plan for data engineering.
* Write code in programming and scripting languages to automate ingestion, pipeline
orchestration, and data management.
* Implement pipeline transparency using tools such as AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and
performance metrics.
* Ensure team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are captured, communicated, and
followed.
* Guarantee technical correctness, timeliness, and delivery quality for the team.
* Provide excellent oral and written communication with management and customer
stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance and DHS Suitability.
* 8+ years of software engineering experience.
* 4+ years performing data engineering in a cloud environment.
* Experience with relational, NoSQL, and/or file-based storage (Databricks, Elastic, Postgres,
etc.).
* Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Splunk.
* Working knowledge of Databricks, Cloud Relational Database Services, and Elasticsearch.
Desired Skills
* Experience with Databricks workflows, Unity Catalog, Autoloader, Delta Live Tables, Apache
Spark.
* Basic working knowledge of Apache NiFi.
* Experience with collaboration tools (MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Confluence).
* AWS Professional certification or equivalent.
Education Requirement
* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is
required.
* Ten (10) years of additional experience (for a total of 18+) may be substituted in lieu of a
degree.
Certifications (Preferred)
* DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level I compliance certification (e.g., CISSP) highly desired.
* AWS Professional-level certifications.
Why Join QSS
At QSS, you're not just filling a role, you're shaping mission-critical solutions that keep our nation
secure. We invest in your growth, foster innovation, and reward technical excellence.
Employee Benefits
* Competitive Compensation & Incentives
* Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
* Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
* 401(k) with Company Match
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