Data Integration Software Developer

Leidos

Data Integration Software Developer for the GAINS project, integrating data using Kafka and Elastic. Collaborating in an Agile environment with strong emphasis on innovation and growth.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeOdenton • Illinois, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDockerElasticSearchJavaJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesLogstashPythonSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement integration solutions for the GAINS project using Kafka and Elastic as the primary data architecture platforms
Integrate data sources into Confluent (Kafka), and Elastic and Databricks platforms
Develop Kafka system integrations between Elasticsearch/Logstash and other systems
Deploy and manage Kafka clusters on Kubernetes in multi-site environments
Automate the full software lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment
Design and build application deployment pipelines, including containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, with 4 years of prior relevant experience
4+ years of combined experience in Kafka, Java, RESTful services, AWS, and full stack development
Software development experience with Python, Java and SQL
Knowledge of HTML and JavaScript
Experience with BI tools like Kibana, and technologies like Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kafka, NiFi, and Databricks
Advanced understanding of event streaming and Kafka integration
Experience in application integration design and strong communication skills
Proficiency in following a software development lifecycle and maintaining production-quality code
Experience developing software on a UNIX command line platform
Active Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 30 days of the start date.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

KafkaJavaRESTful servicesAWSfull stack developmentPythonSQLHTMLJavaScriptevent streaming

Soft Skills

strong communication skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeActive Secret ClearanceSecurity+ certificationDoD 8570 IAT II certification