Application Engineer (Databricks Apps | React + TypeScript)

Acuity • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Acuity, Inc. seeks an Application Engineer (Databricks Apps) to design, develop, and support data-driven applications that combine React + TypeScript front-end interfaces with Databricks-powered data services. This role delivers user-facing applications that expose analytics, workflows, and data products in a secure and scalable manner. The Application Engineer translates business requirements into full-stack solutions, integrating modern web applications with Databricks, Spark, and cloud-based data platforms. Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting software applications
• Strong experience with React and TypeScript for frontend development
• Experience integrating applications with APIs and backend data services
• Experience working with Databricks, Spark, or cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with Python or similar backend integration technologies
• Experience designing scalable, secure application architectures
• Experience troubleshooting performance and integration issues
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability

Nice To Haves

• Experience building data-driven or analytics applications
• Experience with CI/CD, Git-based workflows, and automated deployments
• Experience with AWS and cloud-native services
• Experience supporting advanced analytics or machine learning use cases
• Experience with data governance and secure data access patterns
• Experience supporting federal or regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Design and develop React + TypeScript applications that interface with Databricks-backed data services
• Build user-facing applications that expose analytics, workflows, and data products
• Develop backend integration using Databricks APIs, jobs, and data pipelines
• Translate requirements into application architecture, data flows, and UI/UX behavior
• Integrate applications with data pipelines, APIs, and external systems
• Optimize application performance across frontend, API, and data layers
• Implement security, authentication, and access control across application and data layers
• Support CI/CD, version control, and automated deployment of application components
• Troubleshoot application, data, and integration issues across environments
• Maintain documentation for application architecture, interfaces, and workflows
• Support enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance

Benefits

• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture
• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level