Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Software Engineer, Principal
Design and develop core data platform and UI for secure federal systems
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is for a Software Engineer on the Federal Solutions team, building the next generation of secure, mission‑critical systems that support national defense, cyber operations, and government modernization. The engineer will design and develop the core data platform and framework that enables interoperability across high‑impact federal systems. Key responsibilities include creating ETL pipelines for large data sets, working with OpenSearch/Elasticsearch for indexing and query performance, and building Kibana visualizations for data exploration. The position also requires developing UI components in React.js with Material‑UI, writing automation scripts in Python, Java, or Go, and applying data‑science tools such as Pandas and NumPy. • Design and develop a core data platform for federal system interoperability • Build ETL pipelines to ingest and preprocess large datasets from diverse sources • Implement and optimize indexing and search in OpenSearch/Elasticsearch • Create Kibana dashboards and visualizations for trend analysis and reporting • Develop UI components using React.js with Material‑UI, following UI/UX best practices • Write automation scripts in Python, Java, or Go for repetitive data tasks • Apply data‑science libraries (Pandas, NumPy) and understand algorithms and data structures • Leverage cloud services (AWS or Azure) and distributed system concepts as needed • Prototype and deliver MVPs rapidly to meet mission‑critical requirements • Maintain an active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance
Key Responsibilities
- ▸data platform
- ▸etl pipelines
- ▸opensearch
- ▸kibana dashboards
- ▸react ui
- ▸automation scripts
What You Bring
Candidates should have extensive experience (15+ years) in data engineering or software development, a relevant bachelor's degree, and a strong grasp of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and distributed‑system principles. An active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance is mandatory, and the ability to deliver rapid prototypes under tight deadlines is essential.
Requirements
- ▸15+ years
- ▸data engineering
- ▸aws
- ▸azure
- ▸distributed systems
- ▸top secret
Benefits
Parsons offers a competitive salary range of $120,800 to $217,400, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, and flexible work schedules. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to employee wellbeing, growth opportunities, and a culture of excellence. • Competitive salary $120,800‑$217,400 and comprehensive health benefits • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, and flexible work schedules
Work Environment
Onsite