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Job Description
Job Title: Software Engineer (Full Stack / Backend Focus)
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site)
Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation: Open Rate
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Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support a backend development team focused on middleware and backend services. This role requires a strong full-stack foundation with an emphasis on backend development, data processing, and scalable service architecture.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in big data technologies, search/indexing platforms, and cloud-based development, along with strong programming expertise across multiple languages. The candidate will work within an Agile environment to develop, deploy, and maintain high-performance backend systems supporting production applications.
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Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and deploy middleware and backend services in a production environment
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and modern frameworks
• Process and analyze large datasets using big data technologies such as Spark or PySpark
• Perform data quality analysis to ensure data integrity and consistency
• Implement and manage search/indexing solutions using Solr or Elasticsearch
• Develop backend services using Java, Python, JavaScript, and Bash
• Build and deploy applications within AWS cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
• Utilize JIRA and GitHub for task management, version control, and collaboration
• Work within Linux-based environments (e.g., CentOS) to support development and deployment
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Mandatory Skills
• Demonstrated experience utilizing big data technologies such as Spark or PySpark
• Hands-on experience with Solr or Elasticsearch, including:
• Running and managing indexes
• Spinning up clusters
• Loading and managing data
• Performing schema modifications
• Demonstrated experience performing data quality analysis
• Strong proficiency with Regular Expressions (RegEx)
• Programming experience with:
• Java (8+) (Java 17 upgrade planned)
• Python
• JavaScript
• Bash
• Experience working with AWS services
• Experience developing with Spring Boot and building RESTful APIs
• Experience using JIRA and GitHub
• Experience working in Linux environments (e.g., CentOS)
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying middleware or backend systems to production
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Preferred Skills
• Experience working with distributed or scalable systems
• Familiarity with microservices architectures
• Experience supporting data-intensive applications or analytics platforms
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Education
• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
________________________________________
Why QSS?
At QSS, you’re not just filling a role, you’re building and sustaining systems that matter. We invest in your growth, foster innovation, and reward technical excellence.
Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
• Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site)
Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation: Open Rate
________________________________________
Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support a backend development team focused on middleware and backend services. This role requires a strong full-stack foundation with an emphasis on backend development, data processing, and scalable service architecture.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in big data technologies, search/indexing platforms, and cloud-based development, along with strong programming expertise across multiple languages. The candidate will work within an Agile environment to develop, deploy, and maintain high-performance backend systems supporting production applications.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and deploy middleware and backend services in a production environment
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and modern frameworks
• Process and analyze large datasets using big data technologies such as Spark or PySpark
• Perform data quality analysis to ensure data integrity and consistency
• Implement and manage search/indexing solutions using Solr or Elasticsearch
• Develop backend services using Java, Python, JavaScript, and Bash
• Build and deploy applications within AWS cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
• Utilize JIRA and GitHub for task management, version control, and collaboration
• Work within Linux-based environments (e.g., CentOS) to support development and deployment
________________________________________
Mandatory Skills
• Demonstrated experience utilizing big data technologies such as Spark or PySpark
• Hands-on experience with Solr or Elasticsearch, including:
• Running and managing indexes
• Spinning up clusters
• Loading and managing data
• Performing schema modifications
• Demonstrated experience performing data quality analysis
• Strong proficiency with Regular Expressions (RegEx)
• Programming experience with:
• Java (8+) (Java 17 upgrade planned)
• Python
• JavaScript
• Bash
• Experience working with AWS services
• Experience developing with Spring Boot and building RESTful APIs
• Experience using JIRA and GitHub
• Experience working in Linux environments (e.g., CentOS)
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying middleware or backend systems to production
________________________________________
Preferred Skills
• Experience working with distributed or scalable systems
• Familiarity with microservices architectures
• Experience supporting data-intensive applications or analytics platforms
________________________________________
Education
• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
________________________________________
Why QSS?
At QSS, you’re not just filling a role, you’re building and sustaining systems that matter. We invest in your growth, foster innovation, and reward technical excellence.
Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
• Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development
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