Software Engineer (Developer, OpenSearch)

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $124,093–$142,706 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $132,437–$197,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer (Developer, OpenSearch)

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Software Engineer (Developer, OpenSearch)-TS/SCI with Polygraph joins the software engineering team to design, develop, and deploy complex software products for mission-critical government projects. This role involves building cloud-based applications and tools, specifically focusing on data ingestion pipelines and scalable data platforms. The engineer will write software to interact with multiple data types, store data in S3 buckets, and manage the OpenSearch data layer by driving indexing strategies and query optimizations. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex system issues, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts. Required technical skills include Python frameworks, Git, REST, OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, AWS CDK, and Terraform. The position requires expertise in object-oriented design principles to create maintainable software that parses raw data for analysis within a production environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $165000 from 125 postings across 23 companies.

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Skills

OpenSearch Elasticsearch Python AWS Terraform Git REST S3 Athena EC2 IAM VPC AWS CDK Unit Testing Agile Object-Oriented Design Big Data Analytics

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy complex software products for mission-critical environments.
Write cloud-based applications and tools using Python and REST APIs.
Deploy new software into AWS-based data ingest pipelines.
Write software to interact with multiple data types and store data in S3 buckets for Athena or OpenSearch queries.
Drive the design of indexing strategies and query optimizations as an OpenSearch expert.
Maintain architectural ownership of the OpenSearch data layer.
Troubleshoot complex software systems and application issues for mission areas.
Maintain technical documentation for new software and procedures.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Must be a US citizen.
Must have 8+ years of related experience.
Must have 2+ years of related experience.
Must have a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
Must have hands-on experience with Python, Git, and unit testing frameworks.
Must have hands-on experience with OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, and building APIs using REST.
Must have hands-on experience with AWS CDK, Terraform, and core AWS services like EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.

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