Java/Data Analytics Software Engineer (State College, PA)

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Java/Data Analytics Software Engineer to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in State College, PA.

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Job Title: Java/Data Analytics Software Engineer
Work Location: State College, PA
Duration: 12 month contract
Education/Experience Required: An active and transferable TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Job Description & Responsibilities :

• In the Java/Data Analytics Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java/Spring code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment.
• We are at the forefront of the aerospace and defense technology.
• Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems.
• We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
• Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in our State College, PA office.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.
• Design, implement, and test Java code along with Spring Framework, Wildfly/JBoss, ActiveMQ based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
• Work with the Elastic Stack for data visualization and data analytics
• Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
• Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
• Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.

Skills & Qualifications :
Qualifications You Must Have:

• An active and transferable TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and four (4) years of Software Engineering experience.
• Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java and related technologies (e.g. Spring Framework, Wildfly/JBoss, ActiveMQ) in a Linux environment.
• Experience with software testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Cucumber).
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Elastic Stack/ELK stack).
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash
• Experience with AI/ML and Data Science.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure).
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash
• Experience with AI/ML and Data Science.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure).
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.

For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at www.paladininc.com.

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