At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Principal Big Data Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems. In this role, you will support complex, multifaceted software systems—such as data-intensive analytics platforms, advanced algorithmic solutions, large-scale data processing environments, real-time applications, and business information systems—based on defined and documented requirements. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience building robust back-end services for big data applications and be comfortable working in a Linux/Ubuntu environment. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
- A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and twelve (12) years or relevant experience is required. In lieu of a degree, sixteen (16) years of relevant experience is acceptable.
- Experience working within AWS cloud environments, particularly with big data services and cloud-native architectures.
- Experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience developing back-end applications using Python and/or Java.
- Experience developing applications within tiered or distributed architectures.
- Experience with JavaScript libraries or frameworks such as Vue.js, PrimeVue, or equivalent technologies (e.g., React or Angular).
- Experience working in Linux/Ubuntu environments.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile development environment.
Skills Required
- TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
- B.S. in Computer Science or related field plus 12 years' relevant experience (or 16 years' experience in lieu of degree)
- Experience working within AWS cloud environments, particularly with big data services and cloud-native architectures
- Experience developing front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Experience developing back-end applications using Python and/or Java
- Experience developing applications within tiered or distributed architectures
- Experience with JavaScript libraries or frameworks such as Vue.js, PrimeVue, React, or Angular
- Experience working in Linux/Ubuntu environments
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile development environment
What We Do
NetSage Corporation (NetSage) provides cyber services to the US Federal Government. We are an Annapolis, Maryland-based small business that employs experienced professionals, many of which are Veterans and former Government Civilians. We greatly value our employees and consider it a privilege to serve our customers. Our mission is to achieve customer missions with superior cyber services. Our core focus areas are Cyber Engineering and Development, Cyber Technical Analysis, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Training, and Cyber Vulnerability Research. The cyber world is constantly changing and NetSage must continually adapt its services to the changing cyber landscape. It is our vision that we will adapt over time and offer services across the entire cyber spectrum. We intentionally avoid putting lots of detailed information about what we do and how we do it out on the internet, but we love to hear from potential partners, customers, and employees. Please contact us at via our website at http://www.netsage.com if you are interested in learning more about NetSage.
