ETL Software Developer (Expert)

NS2 Mission is at the forefront of supporting transformative national security initiatives through data-driven solutions. We are currently seeking an Expert ETL Software Developer to join our high-performing team in Chantilly, VA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and optimize sophisticated data pipelines in support of mission-critical modernization efforts. If you have deep experience in full-cycle data engineering-from ingestion to exposure-and a strong command of cloud services, databases, and ETL frameworks, we invite you to join our team.

Position Overview

In this expert-level position, you will take ownership of the full data pipeline, including data ingestion, processing, storage, and exposure for consumption. You'll be a key contributor in building scalable ETL workflows and enhancing enterprise data accessibility for decision-making. In addition to hands-on development, this role involves mentoring teammates, debugging issues, documenting systems, and effectively communicating technical concepts to various stakeholders, including program management.

Your expertise in Linux-based systems, Java/Spring Boot, cloud technologies, and data management tools will be essential to driving performance and reliability within our modern data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data ingestion, processing, storage, and access
• Develop software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and other modern development frameworks
• Leverage technologies such as ElasticSearch, MongoDB, HBase, and relational databases to support data flow and management
• Work within AWS cloud environments, utilizing services like S3, RDS, CloudWatch, and EC2
• Collaborate with users, developers, and leadership to communicate system capabilities and suggest improvements
• Assist teammates with debugging, development support, and documentation
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git, Jenkins, Puppet, and Nexus
• Apply best practices in data engineering and analytics to support mission requirements
• Ensure robust performance through system debugging and optimization
• Support data cataloging and metadata management initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
  (Specialized experience may be considered in lieu of a degree based on program needs)
• Demonstrated experience with:

• Linux, Java, Spring Boot
• ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, MongoDB, HBase
• Gradle, Avro, Parquet, Git, Terraform, and Splunk
• Relational and non-relational databases
• ETL workflows, data cataloging, and metadata management
• AWS services such as S3, RDS, EC2, and CloudWatch
• CI/CD tools, including Git, Jenkins, Puppet, and Nexus

• Proven debugging and optimization skills across data and software layers
• Experience with data engineering or analytics tools

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working within an Agile development environment
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• AWS DevOps Professional Certification or equivalent

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.