Backend Developer Data Engineer

Overview

We're looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about building modern, scalable solutions for ingesting and transforming data. This role blends back-end engineering with data pipeline development and is perfect for someone who enjoys designing modular services and bringing structure to complex data environments. As part of our Agile team, you'll design and develop software products and services that efficiently ingest, process, and manage data from a variety of sources. You'll play a key role in building robust, reusable APIs and data pipelines that support critical operational and analytical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and data ingestion solutions
• Perform data modeling, data mapping, and large-scale file manipulation
• Collaborate across disciplines in an Agile environment with minimal supervision
• Drive innovation and process improvement with a hands-on development approach
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI w/ FSP required at time of application
• Nifi experience
• Backend development, need a strong coder with Python and/or Java
• AWS/Cloud experience will be important
• Big Data
• Fast paced environment, mission critical/tip of the spear
• Larger project, but small team internally

Benefits

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!