General Dynamics IT
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As a Java/ETL Developer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
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Regular
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
None
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Java/ETL Developer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Java/ETL Developer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Java/ETL Developer joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
The Java/ETL Developer will manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems. Additionally, they will provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, analytics, operations, databases, and maintenance of data and associated systems. As a member of the team, candidate will work in a multi-tasking, quick-paced, dynamic, process-improvement environment that requires experience with the principles of large-scale (terabytes) database development, large-scale file manipulation, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation.
HOW A DATA ENGINEER ETL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, analytics, operations, databases, and maintenance of data and associated systems.
Develop and manage complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines.
Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for the ETL process.
Resolve complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations.
Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
Research emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution.
Communicate clearly and effectively with teammates, customers, and external partners.
Prepare written and verbal communications on analyses, findings, and project progress.
Write and maintain technical documentation.
Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
Demonstrated experience with the following languages: Java/J2EE, XML, JSON, Python
Demonstrated experience translating data insights into tools or analytic capabilities that inform operational decisions and/or improve processes.
Demonstrated experience with relational databases (ex - Oracle / MySql).
Demonstrated experience with search architecture and data visualization tools (ex – Tableau, ElasticSearch, ArcGIS).
Familiar with servers operating systems; Windows, Linux, and cloud infrastructure.
Familiar with database methodologies.
Familiar with Source code management and integration (ex - GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins).
Familiar with ETL frameworks such as SAFE FME, Petaho, or NiFi.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment with a focus on continual process improvement and a proactive approach to problem solving.
8+ years of related data engineering and ETL experience
Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent 5 years job-related experience
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi or Pentaho or Java
Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills
TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
401K with company match.
Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
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The likely salary range for this position is $174,250 - $235,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
40
Less than 10%
Onsite
USA VA Herndon
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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