Software Engineer

As an experienced Software Engineer with MTSI you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining real-time data ingestion infrastructure for a project using an agile development model. This position will be located in Chantilly, VA. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Design, implement, and maintain real-time data ingestion and ETL pipelines. Manage and maintain Apache NiFi clusters running as containerized workloads in Kubernetes. Manage other components of our data infrastructure, such as Apache Kafka, as required. Analyze new data sources and integrate them into our data pipeline. Collaborate with other teams to ensure successful integration of data infrastructure with existing systems. 5+ years' of experience in software and data engineering. Proficiency in at least one or more high-level programming languages (e.g., Java , Python, C/C++). Experience working with Linux-based servers and systems. Experience with at least one modern database (e.g., PostgreSQL), ETL (e.g., Apache NiFi ), or Data Science (e.g., MapReduce) technology. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desired Qualifications : Experience with AWS services (e.g., S3). Experience with containerizing applications using Docker and deploying them to a container orchestration platform (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience with PostgreSQL. Experience with Apache Kafka. Experience with GeoServer or Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards. Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kibana). Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Helm, Harbor, ArgoCD, Jenkins). Experience with Agile methodologies. Educational Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, statistics, operations research, or related field. Certifications Desired: DoD 8570 IAT level 3 (CompTIA Security+) compliant. AWS certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional). Clearance Requirements : Current TS/SCI eligibility, with a current CI Poly . U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. The pay range for this position is $150,000/year to $185,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-AC1 #LI-Onsite