Data Scientist (Expert) - Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
TOMORROW HIRE McLean, Virginia, United States · $155K–$185K/yr
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About the role
Modernize, refactor, and maintain legacy Java backend data-processing systems, while developing and securing Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, and database integrations. Optimize performance, multithreading, and JVM memory management, and deploy and maintain applications across AWS, Linux, Apache Tomcat, and Oracle environments using secure build and CI/CD tools.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires expert-level Java skills, including object-oriented programming, multithreading, and JVM memory management, along with experience using Spring, Spring Data JPA, REST services, Oracle, Apache Tomcat, AWS, Linux, and build and version-control tools. An active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required, as is working on-site in McLean, Virginia.
Benefits
Full description
Data Scientist (Expert) - Active TS/SCI with FSP
Location: McLean, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Salary Range: $155,000 – $185,000
Description
We are seeking a Data Scientist (Expert) to support mission-focused work. The Data Scientist (Expert) is a specialized, Java-focused technical expert responsible for modernizing, refactoring, and maintaining mission-critical backend Java data processing systems and microservices for the customer. Unlike traditional Python/R data science roles, this position directly addresses a backlog of legacy Java data pipelines and requires an expert software engineer who can contribute meaningfully on Day One to system performance, object-oriented design, and enterprise web service integrations. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
Primary Responsibilities
- Legacy Java System Modernization: Analyze, maintain, and rewrite legacy Java backend processes to align with updated operational requirements and performance standards.
- Microservices & Web Service Development: Build, maintain, and secure robust Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, and database integrations supporting web application architectures.
- Performance Tuning & Memory Management: Optimize multithreading, object-oriented design (OOP), and JVM memory management for high-throughput enterprise data flows.
- Cloud & Database Integration: Deploy and maintain Java-based applications across AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux OS, Apache Tomcat, and Oracle databases.
- Build Pipeline Management: Utilize build and version control tools (Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, Eclipse) to support continuous integration and deployment in a secure environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Core Java: OOP concepts, multithreading, and JVM memory management
- Spring and Spring Data JPA
- Build systems & tools: Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins
- Oracle, Apache Tomcat, AWS Cloud Framework, Linux
- Developing & using REST web services
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
- Must work on-site in McLean, VA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Spring Boot and REST API Java implementations to support web applications
Salary
Salary for this position is determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific budget considerations.
Proposed Salary Range: $155,000 – $185,000
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents (United Healthcare and Guardian).
- Protection Plans: Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Contribution: 15% of base salary contributed by the company, fully vested from day one.
- Paid Time Off: 200 hours of PTO annually (accrued), in addition to 11 federal holidays.
- Bonuses: Recruitment and business development bonus opportunities based on performance and company growth.
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