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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Dulles, VA (On-Site/Office)
Job Title: Software Engineer – Principal I
Location: On-site – Dulles, VA
Clearance Required: Active Secret (S)
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, VA
Clearance Required: Active Secret (S)
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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