Senior Systems Engineer (HTOCU – Application Development & Data Linking Platforms)
Summary
| Title: | Senior Systems Engineer (HTOCU – Application Development & Data Linking Platforms) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 10315 |
| Department: | Information Technology |
| Location : | Washington, DC |
Description
Required Clearance: Minimum Active Top Secret Clearance (Eligible for higher)
Job Description:
Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development and sustainment of investigative applications that enable law enforcement personnel to analyze and connect large, complex datasets. This is a hands-on role focused on building database review and data-linking tools, with an initial emphasis on new development followed by ongoing operations, maintenance, and enhancements. The role requires a strong full-stack engineering background and the ability to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions in a secure, mission-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
Job Description:
Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development and sustainment of investigative applications that enable law enforcement personnel to analyze and connect large, complex datasets. This is a hands-on role focused on building database review and data-linking tools, with an initial emphasis on new development followed by ongoing operations, maintenance, and enhancements. The role requires a strong full-stack engineering background and the ability to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions in a secure, mission-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain applications that support data review and link analysis across large datasets
- Build and enhance backend services, APIs, and database-driven applications
- Develop user-facing features and tools that enable analysts to easily interpret and connect data
- Perform data modeling and implement data-linking logic to support investigative use cases
- Support full system lifecycle including development, testing, deployment, and ongoing O&M
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, optimize performance, and implement enhancements
- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery
- Conduct technical research and contribute to continuous improvement of application capabilities
- Ensure adherence to secure development practices and government cybersecurity standards
- Strong experience in full-stack development using languages such as Python, Java, or .NET (C# preferred)
- Proficiency in database design, SQL, and working with large, complex datasets
- Experience developing APIs and data-driven applications
- Ability to design and implement data-linking or relationship-mapping solutions (e.g., entity resolution, graph concepts)
- Experience building user-facing analytical tools (e.g., dashboards, search, data visualization interfaces)
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira)
- Experience supporting both development and operations/maintenance (O&M) environments
- Understanding of secure coding practices and working in regulated/government environments
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and up to eight (8) years of relevant experience.
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