Software Engineer - PySpark & Big Data

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About this role

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a Software Engineer - PySpark & Big Data to support mission-critical programs in Linthicum, Maryland. This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph and will support the Secure the Enterprise initiative by developing capabilities that modernize the system security evaluation and authorization process through automation, streamlined workflows, continuous monitoring, and enterprise data collection.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain enterprise analytics that support secure data processing and operational success. Working closely with a collaborative engineering team, you will leverage big data technologies to develop analytics, support data ingestion, troubleshoot data processing issues, and deliver reliable, accurate data that supports mission-critical operations.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and execute Pig and PySpark analytics supporting enterprise data processing. 
  • Review data ingest tickets and collaborate with team members to resolve data processing issues. 
  • Review merge requests and contribute to code quality and development best practices. 
  • Deliver reliable, accurate data to end users supporting mission-critical operations. 
  • Investigate and troubleshoot data ingestion issues to ensure data accuracy and operational effectiveness. 
  • Support day-to-day analytics operations and enterprise data management activities. 
  • Contribute to the Secure the Enterprise initiative by supporting automation, continuous monitoring, and network data collection throughout the project lifecycle. 
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable and reliable analytics solutions.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. 
  • Four (4) years of additional Software Engineering experience supporting projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 
  • Seven (7) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. 
  • Strong background in analytics development. 
  • Experience developing with Pig. 
  • Experience developing with PySpark. 
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (required for applicable positions), such as: 
  • CompTIA Security+ 
  • CompTIA CySA+ 
  • (ISC)² SSCP 
  • GIAC GSEC 
  • GIAC GICSP 
  • Cisco CCNA Security

 

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with patch management and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) tracking. 
  • Experience developing with Python. 
  • Experience developing with Java. 
  • Experience developing with Scala. 
  • Experience with Apache NiFi. 
  • Experience with Ansible. 
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment.

 

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
  • Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
  • Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

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Top Benefits

  • 100% Employer-paid Medical Coverage
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Education and Training Allowance
  • Professional Development
  • iQTouch Career Advancement Program
  • 401(k) Match
  • Profit-sharing Contribution