Job Description

Alion is currently seeking a Software Developer. The ideal candidate believes in exploring alternatives and quickly prototyping to validate hypothetical architectures or solutions.  

In this position, you will:

• Significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of customer and open source code to address complex time series analysis problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology.
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
• Apply experience working within an Agile software development life cycle, including sprint planning, sprints, sprint review, etc

Required Skills:

• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or similar. 

• At least 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working up and down the full stack.

• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted for applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.

• Experience with programming languages such as Python and Java.

• Fluency with data extraction, translation, and loading including data prep and labeling to enable data analytics.

• Experience with data flow, management, and storage solutions (i.e. Kafka, NiFi, and AWS S3 and SQS solutions).

• Familiarity with various log formats such as JSON, XML, and others.

• Ability to decompose technical problems and troubleshoot system and dataflow issues.

• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure)

• Experience with the Linux operating system

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance of SECRET or higher.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with AWS is highly desired.
• Knowledge of machine learning toolsets (Tensorflow, Keras, Caffe2, Apache MXNet, etc.)
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)