Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer, Dataflow and Distributed Processing

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build software that helps mission systems move, process, and act on data at scale. In this role, you will bring deep expertise in dataflow design, data transport, and Apache Spark-based distributed processing to support analytics workloads that need to be fast, reliable, and built to last. You will design and optimize data ingress and egress pathways, improve how data moves across the environment, and help ensure mission analytics stay efficient, scalable, and ready for real-world demand.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role sits at the heart of mission analytics. You will work on the engineering challenges that determine whether critical data arrives where it needs to go, in the form it needs to be in, and at the speed the mission requires. The work blends dataflow engineering, distributed processing, workflow orchestration, and software development, giving you the chance to shape both system performance and long-term scalability.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your technical judgment matters. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with real momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than another software role. It is a chance to build high-impact data capabilities that power mission analytics every day.

Here's What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Design, implement, and optimize data ingress and egress pathways for analytics workloads
• Build and improve dataflow and data transport mechanisms for scalable, reliable processing
• Orchestrate and monitor complex workflows using Apache Airflow
• Develop and support distributed processing pipelines using Apache Spark
• Work with large structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets across formats like Parquet, JSON, CSV, and XML
• Use Python, Java, Bash, pandas, and NumPy to automate, transform, and prepare data
• Query, join, and aggregate large datasets using SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL
• Support data quality, validation, and anomaly detection efforts across mission workflows

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Or bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Or nine years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience using Apache Airflow, including DAG design, scheduling, operators, and sensors, to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Experience with distributed big data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Familiarity with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets
• Experience using Jupyter Notebook
• Experience with data wrangling and preprocessing using tools such as pandas and NumPy
• Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data such as Parquet, JSON, CSV, and XML
• Familiarity with data quality concepts, data validation, and anomaly detection
• Experience with Git source control system

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with HPC job scheduling tools including Slurm
• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence

Compensation Range: $179,000.00 - $237,000.00

The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate's background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don't just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won't just contribute to projects—you'll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That's why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President's Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let's build something meaningful together.