About the role
Job Summary
The Software Engineer will work with a massively parallel enterprise platform, built with Java on Free and Open-Source Software products including Kubernetes, Hadoop and Accumulo, to enable execution of data-intensive analytics on a managed infrastructure
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated Java developer who proactively completes tasks with a strong attention to detail
The ideal candidate should be skilled in Java, database technologies (MariaDB, MySQL Postgres etc.) and have some experience with Map Reduce programming model and technologies (such as Hadoop, Hive, Pig, etc.)
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement software applications, services, and system components
Participate in requirements analysis, architecture design, and technical solution development
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern programming languages and frameworks
Perform unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and performance tuning
Support deployment activities, including CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, cybersecurity staff, and stakeholders
Implement secure coding practices and comply with applicable security and compliance standards
Maintain documentation, version control, and configuration management for developed software
Provide sustainment support, including troubleshooting, patching, and enhancements
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Twenty (20) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Five (5) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
Willingness to be a committer/contributor to open source applications
Experience in Java programming for distributed systems, that includes networking and multi-threading
Strong Java developer that also has the following background: Kubernetes, Hadoop, MariaDB (or similar), Map Reduce programming model (such as Hadoop, Hive, or Pig), Docker, Python, and Ansible
Knowledge of Linux OS development, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and Ansible
Desired Qualifications
Experience with the following skills:
Apache Hadoop
Apache Accumulo
Apache Zookeeper
Apache NiFi
Java Programming
HAProxy
Linux operating system monitoring and tuning
Linux operating system level virtualization
Committer/contributor to open-source application
Agile development experience
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.