SME Principal Software Engineer

SALARY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are invited to submit their salary expectations along with their application. The compensation for this role will be competitive and is aligned with industry standards, taking into consideration factors such as experience, education, and geographic location. The base salary range for this position is $163,000 to $265,000 (USD), exclusive of any discretionary bonuses and benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MissionEdge Technologies is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments. Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. Has domain and expert technical knowledge. Directs and controls activities for a client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met. Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation. May supervise others.

Essential Job Functions:

Data Processing and Engineering:

·Proficient in data manipulation and transformation, especially with large datasets.

·Experience ingesting data from various sources like Excel files, CSVs, databases, system logs, etc.

·Ability to clean and preprocess data, removing unnecessary data elements.

·Familiarity with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.

OpenSearch & Elasticsearch:

·Experience working with Elasticsearch or OpenSearch for indexing, searching, and querying large datasets.

·Ability to optimize searches and manage clusters.

·Knowledge of the Elasticsearch query DSL, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.

Visualization in Kibana:

·Proficient in creating visualizations and dashboards in Kibana.

·Understanding of how to use Kibana for data exploration, trend analysis, and reporting.

Visualization Experience:

·Experience in creating visualizations in a UI Design Framework, like React.js with Material-UI

·Understanding basic UI/UX principles for a positive user interface experience to convey data in meaningful ways to analysts and decision makers

Programming/Automation:

·Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or other relevant languages for data processing and UI development.

·Experience in writing automation scripts for repetitive tasks (e.g., ingesting data, cleaning, etc.).

Experience with Software/Data Science Concepts:

·Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and common data science techniques.

·Experience with data science tools like Pandas, NumPy, or similar libraries for data manipulation.

Experience with Cloud/Distributed Systems:

·Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus, especially if the data pipeline is running in the cloud.

·Understanding distributed systems principles.

Experience with Idea to MVP Generation:

·Experience in taking ideas and proofs of concepts to a minimal viable product.

·Experience is developing rapid prototypes to meet critical mission needs.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access; U.S. Citizenship is required.  

• Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph

• Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline and one of the following:

15+ years of experience with a Masters Degree

18+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree

20+ years of experience with Associate's Degree or HS Diploma

Desired/Preferred Skills:·        

• 15+ years of experience working in data engineering or software development with a focus on data processing and user interface development.

• Exposure to Elasticsearch/OpenSearch is a plus, but it’s not a dealbreaker if they have strong data engineering skills in other areas.

• Exposure to a UI framework like React.js is a must.

• Experience with rapid prototype creation and deployment is a must.

• Comfortable working under tight deadlines as necessary.

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, or Go.

• Data Engineering Tools: Apache Kafka, Airflow (for orchestration), Spark (if needed for larger datasets).

• OpenSearch/Elasticsearch: Indexing, querying, and optimizing.

• Visualization Tools: Kibana, Grafana (for more advanced visualizations), React.js.

• Cloud: AWS (ElasticSearch Service), or Azure (if using cloud infrastructure).

Working Conditions:

Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are normally set from Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, however some extended or weekend hours may be required. Additional details on the precise hours will be informed to the candidate from the Program Manager/Hiring Manager.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits:

MissionEdge Technologies offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.  Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities. At MissionEdge Technologies, we believe that investing in our employees’ health is essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce. We are committed to providing the resources and support necessary for our employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

Other:

This employer participates in employment verification and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

MissionEdge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.