Sr. Software Engineer - Cogent People Inc.

Cogent People • Columbia, MD

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cogent People Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development and operations for a large federal healthcare program. This role is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for system deployments and releases, operational stability, troubleshooting, and system monitoring across complex, distributed data platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Spark-based data processing (Hadoop and Databricks), strong Python and Java skills, AWS cloud services, SQL, Snowflake, and Linux-based automation. This individual will work independently, lead by example, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing edit operations in mission-critical environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 9 years of professional software engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting deployments, releases, troubleshooting, and system monitoring in complex systems.
• Ability to implement best practices for system monitoring, security, and performance optimization.
• Extensive Spark experience with Hadoop or Databricks
• Proven experience with Python and Java
• Strong SQL skills
• AWS cloud services experience (e.g., EMR, S3, Glue, Lambda, CloudWatch, VPC).
• Strong Linux CLI and shell scripting skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with frameworks such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is beneficial.
• Snowflake experience
• Visual Studio (VS code) or other IDE experience
• Job scheduling / process automation experience
• Rules-based model experience or Rules engine experience (ODM/DRools or similar)
• Experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) information (e.g., claims data)
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support analytics and system operations, including deployments, releases, troubleshooting, and ongoing system monitoring.
• Serve as a technical lead capable of working independently with minimal supervision while guiding team members as needed.
• Design, implement, and support distributed data processing solutions using Spark on Hadoop and Databricks platforms.
• Develop and maintain applications and operational tooling using Python and Java, including middleware integrations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex production issues across data pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain functionality around job scheduling, rules-based logic, and process automation using Java, Python, and Linux scripting
• Ensure system reliability, performance optimization, security, and compliance with federal and agency standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, analysts, and client stakeholders in an Agile/SAFe environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes, monitoring strategies, and deployment practices.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Comprehensive coverage.
• 401(k) Plan : Matching contributions.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage : Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off : 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees