Software Engineer, Platform

GA-CCRi maintains and deploys production systems for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class all domain and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!

GA-CCRi is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Platform team which builds, deploys, monitors, and maintains our streaming geospatial data platform. Our system handles billions of records a day and houses petabytes of historical information, enabling rich and impactful analytics, and giving users the ability to keep track of the most relevant information right now, or dive into detailed history. The Platform team's goal is to support and evolve the architecture for this system while providing development teams the framework to develop and test quality software within it.

Due to the nature of our work being highly collaborative and fast-paced, this role will be primarily on-site at our office in Charlottesville, VA. Our hybrid policy, available for this role, includes up to one day a week WFH and a minimum of 32 hours on-site, with core hours set by individual teams. We'd really love to have dedicated, team-oriented engineers who are willing to learn and join the team!

This role will involve:

• Building reliable infrastructure solutions
• Monitoring critical systems
• Configuring new data feeds in our production systems
• Improving CI/CD pipelines and processes
• Improving security of production systems

Positions available in: Salt Lake City, UT; Charlottesville, VA; San Diego, CA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications,
• Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions.
• In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.
• Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.
• Deployment of applications across the enterprise including cross- platform compliance and ensuring availability of necessary resources.
• Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
• Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline and two or more years progressive software development experience with a bachelors degree.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a general understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a internal audience.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.

Desired Skills & Experience

An ideal candidate will have:

• CompTIA Security+ certification or willingness to get certified
• An interest in geo-spatial data and analytics
• Experience with AWS infrastructure and tooling
• Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL or other relational database experience)
• Experience with cloud technologies such as: Hadoop, Spark, HBase, Accumulo, Storm
• Experience with deployment technologies such as: Docker, Kubernetes, Knative, Helm, Rancher
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts

We're looking for someone in this role who is:

• Curious and excited to learn new technologies
• Able to coordinate with a small team of engineers
• Excited about designing and building reliable platform services
• A collaborative problem solver
• Excited about understanding our customer's needs and mission
• Comfortable working with Linux systems on a daily basis
• Comfortable with version control and git

Travel Percentage Required

None

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Clearance Required

Willingness to obtain and maintain security clearance desired.

Benefits

• Casual Work Environment
• Intellectually Challenging Work
• Health Insurance including FSA, HSA and Tricare Supplement options
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Defined Retirement Benefit, including both a 401K match and pension plan.
• Very Flexible Vacation Policy

The job description above is not intended to be comprehensive list. Responsibilities, activities, duties, and/or tasks may change or be assigned at any time.

CCRi is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know that our differences benefit our employees, our customers, and our community. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.