Mid-Level Backend & ETL Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking a creative, mission-focused Full-Stack Java Software Developer to join the team in support of the Data Transformation Solutions (DTS) effort. In this key role, you will architect, build, and deploy middle-tier to back-end data storage architectures, robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines, and microservices designed to process large, complex datasets. Working within a modern containerized ecosystem, you will craft secure full-stack solutions using Java, JavaScript, and Python—integrating corporate authentication services, optimizing local caching layers, and deploying applications across Docker and Kubernetes environments using automated Jenkins and Git workflows.

The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$177,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

, Required Skills

Full-Stack Language Versatility: Core proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python to design and build end-to-end data processing applications.

Middle-Tier, Storage ETL: Proven experience developing middle-tier services, back-end data storage components, and scalable ETL workflows for large-scale enterprise datasets.

Microservices Caching: Practical experience developing within a microservices architecture and implementing local caching mechanisms for high-performance applications.

Containers Orchestration: Hands-on experience containerizing applications using Docker and Docker Compose, alongside supporting services in Kubernetes environments.

CI/CD Source Control: Experience building automated pipelines using Jenkins and managing code repositories via GitHub and GitLab.

Secure Enterprise Integration Agile: Familiarity with integrating corporate authentication protocols into secure full-stack solutions, utilizing Jira and Confluence in an Agile development lifecycle.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional software development experience OR  High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 11+ years of hands-on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

, Desired Skills

• High-Performance Data Platforms: Familiarity with specialized data tools such as MinIO, ClickHouse, or Graphite for high-speed storage and metrics monitoring.

• Modern UI Systems Languages: Exposure to front-end frameworks like Vue.js, or low-level / high-performance systems languages including Go, Rust, or C++.

• Cloud Modern Databases: Familiarity with commercial cloud environments (preferably AWS) and relational/NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL.

• Library Development: Experience building reusable software libraries and shared component frameworks across engineering teams.

, About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn,  earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, 

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle. 

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule. 

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS?  Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.  

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.