Application Developer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for an Application Developer to support our government customer located in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement pipelines that extract, transform, and load data into an information product that helps the organization reach its strategic goals
• Focus on ingesting, storing, processing, and analyzing large datasets.
• Create scalable, high-performance web services for tracking data.
• Translate complex technical and functional requirements into detailed designs. 
• Investigate alternatives for data storing and processing to ensure implementation of the most streamlined solutions
• Serve as a mentor for junior staff members by conducting technical training sessions and reviewing project outputs
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must meet DoD 8140 Software Developer (621) requirements
• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science. Science from an ABET accredited (abet.org) or CAE (caecommunity.org) designated institution fulfills the educational requirement for this WRC.
• Must meet at least one of the following baseline certifications in lieu of education: (DOD 8140; 632- Intermediate or Advanced Level Cert): GCLD, GSEC, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, SSCP

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and minimum two (2) years of experience in Application Programming and development. 
• Experience with Python, Spark, and Hive
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, or other relevant languages.
• Big Data Frameworks: Deep understanding of Hadoop ecosystem (MapReduce, Hive, HBase), Apache Spark, Apache Kafka.
• Data Warehousing: Familiarity with data warehouse concepts and tools (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake).
• SQL: Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and querying.
• Knowledge of industry-wide visualization and analytics tools (ex: Tableau, R)
• Strong data engineering skills with Azure cloud platform
• Experience with streaming frameworks such as Kafka
• Knowledge of Core Java, Linux, SQL, and any scripting language 
• Good interpersonal skills and positive attitude

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Data Pipelines: Designing, building, and maintaining complex data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and loading (ETL).
• Data Quality: Implementing data quality checks and validation mechanisms
• Data Governance: Understanding and adhering to data governance policies
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Teamwork: Collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and other developers to deliver data-driven solutions
• Experience with Data Visualization Tools: Ability to present data insights visually
• Machine Learning Knowledge: Familiarity with machine learning algorithms can be beneficial
• Security Practices: Understanding data security protocols and best practices

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Minimum active Secret clearance; (must be TS eligible based on investigation type (T5)). 

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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