Senior Python Developer

ECS Tech Inc • Fairfax, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Senior Python Developer to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

ECS is looking for a Senior Developer to support the development of an
integrated solution to visualize cyber security related data. The
supported
system
is
comprised
of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS)
and
open-source
products, software configuration packages, and custom code which
work together to
operate
as a single
integrated
solution. ECS
is
responsible
for
developing and delivering custom components that work with the
prescribed, pre-installed
COTS
and
open-source
components. The prospect
will
work as part of an agile development team
and will produce code to support the
solution as well as become involved in
systems design
and
analysis
efforts.

We are seeking a problem
solver who
enjoys the challenge of tackling technical
tasks and problems with little oversight. The ideal candidate will also
enjoy
working on
technical research efforts and
various technical design and
delivery initiatives.  A strong desire
and aptitude for learning is
a must
since
the
solution is rapidly evolving, along with requirements, technologies, and
threats.  Successful candidates will have
demonstrated
experience
writing
well-structured
code and
the ability to integrate
new technologies
and
products into their work. Candidates should
also
have a solid understanding of
application architecture and interfaces as well as experience with data
modeling, hands on configuration, performance tuning, and monitoring/optimizing
of distributed data storage stacks (e.g.
Elasticsearch).

Requirements

• Strong Python skills and familiarity with common libraries like Pandas, BeautifulSoup, NumPy, Boto3 etc.
• Strong Elastic Stack skills both Kibana and Elasticsearch
• 7-9+ years of experience developing enterprise-level applications and supporting end-to-end systems development and delivery in an Agile environment.
• 7-9+ years of experience with systems integration (i.e. integrating functions between applications, experience with ETL/ELT workflows, work with API’s, expertise with scripting).
• 5+ years for experience mocking data and authoring and performing code and integration tests.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical analysis efforts, to evaluate new methodologies and technologies, make recommendations that meet requirements and optimally deliver technical capabilities.
• 5+ years developing microservice based applications utilizing modern tools and components such as containers, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECR/ECS/EKS/Fargate, and container registries.
• 5+ years leveraging git code repositories (e.g. GitHub) and using GitHub actions.
• 5+ years incorporating Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) capabilities into development lifecycle.
• Advanced level expertise querying data to include aggregations, calculations, and producing metrics from data.
• Expert level experience designing and implementing data visualizations.
• Expertise with one or more message queuing systems. RabbitMQ or Kafka preferred.
• Intermediate level expertise creating data pipelines to include ETL and streaming data such as log data or tool/sensor data to indices. Experience with Splunk forwarders, Kafka, Logstash, Beats, or ES python.
• Intermediate level expertise with data modeling, hands on configuration, tuning and operating of distributed data storage stacks.
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire DHS Suitability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees