Backend Developer (Data Engineer) with Python/Node - TS/SCI w/ Poly required

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and data ingestion solutions.
• Perform data modeling, data mapping, and large-scale file manipulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines in an Agile environment with minimal supervision.
• Drive innovation and process improvement with a hands-on development approach.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• At least five (5) years of related experience software engineering experience.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of NodeJS or Python
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Solid experience in building and maintaining ETL workflows and data pipelines.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Familiarization with NoSQL datastores.

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• NiFi experience
• Hands-on experience working with Elastic and RabbitMQ
• NoSQL experience (i.e. MongoDB)
• Distributed architecture creation
• Cloud based architecture creation or experience

Benefits

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!