Senior Software Engineer (Big Data)

About the role

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a Full Stack Developer with Big Data expertise to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community (IC).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications across both front-end and back-end components
• Build responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks
• Develop robust backend services, APIs, and microservices architectures
• Work with large-scale data processing frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Kafka
• Design and implement data pipelines to ingest, transform, and process structured and unstructured data
• Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Architect and integrate distributed systems in cloud and hybrid environments (AWS preferred)
• Design RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between application layers and data platforms
• Support system modernization efforts, transitioning legacy systems to scalable, cloud-native solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, DevOps engineers, and mission stakeholders
• Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Communicate technical solutions and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph strongly preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience in full stack development (frontend + backend)
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or similar
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#
• Experience building and consuming APIs and working with microservices architectures
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in complex environments