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Actalent Principal Software Engineer in Hagerstown, Maryland
Position: Principal Engineer – Software - Sr. Database Developer
Overview: The Principal Engineer – Software - Sr. Database Developer will work within the Connected Solutions engineering group to design, implement and test cloud-based applications to enable enhanced levels of machine connectivity and control. The team member will play a crucial role of developing and maintaining applications which manage the consumption and egress of data within the cloud infrastructure. This role is within the Global Product Development team.
Responsibilities:
Plan, develop, and implement improvements and changes to existing time-series and SQL databases.
Diagnose and troubleshoot contextualized data discrepancies.
Perform testing to validate database behavior and changes.
Plan and implement systematic test sequences.
Provide direction and technical counsel to lower-level developers and software engineers.
Research and propose the use of new software/technologies for product development.
Prepare technical solution design proposals and presentations.
Qualifications:
Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with five (5) or more years of related experience.
Proficiency in developing SQL (e.g., SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, ADx).
Experience with big data tools (pySpark, Hadoop, pandas, Google Big Query, AWS DynamoDB, etc.).
Contextualization of ‘big data’ datasets.
Familiarity with timeseries databases.
Proficiency in C#, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, or similar programming languages.
Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Docker, or Azure.
Experience with CI/CD tools, test automation, and DevOps principles.
Agile design methodology experience (e.g., Jira).
Preferred Skills:
Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
Web-based application experience for storing and accessing complex ‘big’ data.
Understanding of common IoT architectures and tools.
System design considering cybersecurity and SecOps principles.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience with automotive or heavy-duty construction/industrial equipment data.
Familiarity with Azure cloud tools, including Azure Data Explorer.
Ability to thrive in a startup-like culture, excel in ambiguous situations, and embrace technical challenges.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.