Software Engineer (Developer, OpenSearch)

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $124,093–$142,706 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $133k

$115k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $142,500–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $171k 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 1123 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 serves as a key member of the engineering team, where you will design, develop, test, and debug complex software products for mission-critical environments. You will build cloud-based applications and tools to parse raw data for analysis, while managing the architectural ownership of the OpenSearch data layer through indexing strategies and query optimizations. The role involves developing systems that interact with multiple data types and store information in S3 buckets for retrieval via Athena or OpenSearch. To succeed, you must utilize Python, Git, REST, and unit testing frameworks while leveraging AWS services like EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC. You will also use AWS CDK or Terraform to build scalable solutions within an AWS-based data ingest pipeline to solve complex big data analytics problems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 265 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

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

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and debug complex software products for mission-critical environments.
Build cloud-based applications and tools using Python, REST APIs, and Git.
Develop software to parse raw data and manage large datasets in scalable platforms.
Deploy new software into AWS-based data ingestion pipelines using S3, Athena, or OpenSearch.
Lead the design of indexing strategies and query optimizations as an OpenSearch expert.
Maintain architectural ownership of the OpenSearch data layer.
Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide technical support for mission areas.
Create detailed documentation for new software and operational procedures.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8 or more years of related experience.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
Experience with Python, Git, unit testing frameworks, and building REST APIs.
Hands-on experience with AWS CDK (1 or 2) or Terraform.
US Citizenship.