Data Scientist/Cloud Developer

Precision Solutions - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Our client is seeking a skilled Data Scientist/Cloud Developer to design, develop, and deploy secure, maintainable, and reliable software within a cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations. This role involves full-spectrum analytic technical support, from requirements gathering to the deployment of analytic products, to support intelligence and mission operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytic solutions tailored to user requirements while ensuring the security and reliability of sensitive data and models. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based software solutions, including executable functions such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions that support mission-critical operations. You will provide full-spectrum analytic support, which includes requirements collection, environment configuration, exploratory data analysis, model development, and results communication. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to identify relevant data sources, access infrastructure, and develop tailored analytic products. Utilizing containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes will enhance software deployment and management. You will engage in Agile development practices, leveraging tools like Jira to manage project tasks and workflows. Additionally, you will be expected to communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding and alignment with mission objectives. Forecasting and outlining technical tasks to guide weekly development efforts will be crucial to ensure project milestones are met. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of technical architecture and development approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based software solutions, including executable functions (e.g., AWS Lambda or Azure Functions) that support mission-critical operations.
• Provide full-spectrum analytic support, including requirements collection, environment configuration, exploratory data analysis, model development, and results communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify relevant data sources, access infrastructure, and develop tailored analytic products.
• Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to enhance software deployment and management.
• Engage in Agile development practices, leveraging tools like Jira to manage project tasks and workflows.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment with mission objectives.
• Forecast and outline technical tasks to guide weekly development efforts, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical architecture and development approaches.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of STEM-related work experience with a bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or 2 years of relevant work experience with a STEM master's degree.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud development, with a focus on one of the major cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Proven experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience in object-oriented programming with a language such as C++, Java, or Python (Python preferred).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and related tools, such as Jira.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) and the intelligence cycle.
• Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• A demonstrated ability and eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies.