Java/Data Analytics Software Engineer (State College, PA)

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Java/Data Analytics Software Engineer to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in State College, PA.

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Job Title: Java/Data Analytics Software Engineer

Work Location: State College, PA

Duration: 12 month contract

Education/Experience Required: An active and transferable TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Job Description & Responsibilities :

In the Java/Data Analytics Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java/Spring code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment.

We are at the forefront of the aerospace and defense technology.

Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems.

We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.

Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in our State College, PA office.

Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.

Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.

Design, implement, and test Java code along with Spring Framework, Wildfly/JBoss, ActiveMQ based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.

Work with the Elastic Stack for data visualization and data analytics

Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.

Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.

Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.

Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.

Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.

Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.

Skills & Qualifications :

Qualifications You Must Have:

An active and transferable TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and four (4) years of Software Engineering experience.

Experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java and related technologies (e.g. Spring Framework, Wildfly/JBoss, ActiveMQ) in a Linux environment.

Experience with software testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Cucumber).

Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Elastic Stack/ELK stack).

Experience working in an Agile environment. Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash

Experience with AI/ML and Data Science.

Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis.

Security+ certification.

Experience with Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket).

Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure).

Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.

Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting. Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash

Experience with AI/ML and Data Science.

Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis.

Security+ certification.

Experience with Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket).

Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure).

Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.

Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.

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