Graph Database Engineer (JanusGraph) - TS/SCI w/Poly

Location: Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Department: Government

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

Graph Database Engineer

Chantilly, VA.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Software Engineer to join our team, interested in designing, developing and maintaining essential software systems. The optimal candidate will have demonstrated experience integrating solutions with graph databases, such as JanusGraph. They will also have a strong background in systems software development, experience with 3rd party system integration, expertise in ElasticSearch, and a solid understanding of data modeling concepts. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a challenging project that requires innovative solutions and collaborative problem-solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient software solutions

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements

·       Participate with code reviews and ensure high-quality, modular, and reusable code

·       Troubleshoot and debug issues in the application, including performance optimization and error handling

·       Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our application

·       Design and implement data models that meet the needs of the application, ensuring data consistency and integrity

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·       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.

·       5+ years of related software development experience.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

 5+ years of experience in systems software development in NodeJS

 Strong proficiency working with graph databases (for example JanusGraph) and graph query

languages

 Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles and best practices

 Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

 Basic understanding of data modeling concepts, including entity-relationship, data normalization, and

denormalization

 Experience with Git workflows, including feature branching, pull requests and code reviews

 Ability to work effectively in a Linux-based development environment

Desired Qualifications:

 Experience with Node.js, Express, MongoDB and Cassandra

 In-depth knowledge of ElasticSearch, including indexing, querying and aggregation

 Knowledge of containerization leveraging Kubernetes

 Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins or Argo CD

 Hands-on experience working with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or AWS SQS

Benefits

Vacation – 5 weeks of accrued paid vacation per year (i.e., 8.33 hours accrued per pay period worked)

• Holidays - Paid holidays published annually by the Office of Personnel Management, excluding Inauguration Day

• 100% paid for Health Benefits* (United Healthcare, Guardian Dental, VSP Vision, MetLife, Life and Disability Insurance and annual $1500 employer HSA contribution on qualified plans) *health benefits kick in the 1st of the month following your start date

• 6% 401k Contribution (3% paid out during each pay period, the additional 3% will be paid out as a lump sum in Q1 each year)

• Training Reimbursement – Approved training and education expenses will be reimbursed

• Travel Expenses – Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed *Note – From time to time, the company may change employee benefits.