Senior Software Engineer (Big Data)

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with Big Data expertise to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications that process and analyze large volumes of data in support of national security objectives.The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of full stack engineering capabilities and data-intensive application experience, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on modernized systems, cloud-based architectures, and high-impact mission applications.Full Stack Development Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications across both front-end and back-end components Build responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks Develop robust backend services, APIs, and microservices architectures Big Data & Data Processing Work with large-scale data processing frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Kafka Design and implement data pipelines to ingest, transform, and process structured and unstructured data Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability System Architecture & Integration Architect and integrate distributed systems in cloud and hybrid environments (AWS preferred) Design RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between application layers and data platforms Support system modernization efforts, transitioning legacy systems to scalable, cloud-native solutionsCollaboration & Agile Delivery Work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineers, DevOps engineers, and mission stakeholders Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives Communicate technical solutions and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersRequirementsActive TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph strongly preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) Strong experience in full stack development (frontend + backend) Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or similar Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# Experience building and consuming APIs and working with microservices architectures Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in complex environments

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with Big Data expertise to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications that process and analyze large volumes of data in support of national security objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of full stack engineering capabilities and data-intensive application experience, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on modernized systems, cloud-based architectures, and high-impact mission applications.

Full Stack Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications across both front-end and back-end components
• Build responsive and user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks
• Develop robust backend services, APIs, and microservices architectures

Big Data & Data Processing

• Work with large-scale data processing frameworks such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Kafka
• Design and implement data pipelines to ingest, transform, and process structured and unstructured data
• Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability

System Architecture & Integration

• Architect and integrate distributed systems in cloud and hybrid environments (AWS preferred)
• Design RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between application layers and data platforms
• Support system modernization efforts, transitioning legacy systems to scalable, cloud-native solutions

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including data engineers, DevOps engineers, and mission stakeholders
• Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Communicate technical solutions and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph strongly preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Strong experience in full stack development (frontend + backend)

Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or similar

Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#

Experience building and consuming APIs and working with microservices architectures

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in complex environments

KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business. KDA emphasizes teamwork, focusing on achieving goals, using every second as an opportunity to excel and, a drive to complete deliverables efficiently, on time, and under budget. KDA is a closely-knit, diverse team of professionals driven to tackle demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through the IT solutions that we innovate, design, engineer, deploy and operate.We believe in continual learning, in helping our clients and teammates regardless of role or position, in supporting causes that matter to us and our customers. KDA is not just technically focused we bring a thorough understanding of our customers' mission and business goals. We use that knowledge to advise them on the latest trends affecting their problem space while innovating new solutions from existing customer capabilities.KDA strives for maximum satisfaction from our customers by providing leading-edge technologies coupled with the right skills, expertise, and practical experience to plan, analyze, design, implement, and sustain innovative, cost-effective enterprise solutions Our goal and biggest accomplishments are in achieving mission success with resilient global solutions.

KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business. KDA emphasizes teamwork, focusing on achieving goals, using every second as an opportunity to excel and, a drive to complete deliverables efficiently, on time, and under budget. KDA is a closely-knit, diverse team of professionals driven to tackle demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through the IT solutions that we innovate, design, engineer, deploy and operate.We believe in continual learning, in helping our clients and teammates regardless of role or position, in supporting causes that matter to us and our customers. KDA is not just technically focused we bring a thorough understanding of our customers' mission and business goals. We use that knowledge to advise them on the latest trends affecting their problem space while innovating new solutions from existing customer capabilities.

KDA strives for maximum satisfaction from our customers by providing leading-edge technologies coupled with the right skills, expertise, and practical experience to plan, analyze, design, implement, and sustain innovative, cost-effective enterprise solutions Our goal and biggest accomplishments are in achieving mission success with resilient global solutions.