ETL Software Developer

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: . 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.