Database Engineer

Meridian Technologies

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working with Apache Accumulo in enterprise environments
  • Expertise in supporting analytics, ingestion, graph-processing, or cyber-analytics workflows
  • Strong knowledge in automating Accumulo management processes
  • Proficiency in Java microservices that interact with Accumulo
  • Hands-on experience in distributed big-data ecosystems and data security practices
  • Ability to troubleshoot and secure complex database systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage and modernize the Accumulo data platform for critical analytics workflows
  • Implement security measures for data protection and compliance
  • Automate Accumulo management tasks including backups and performance monitoring
  • Develop Java microservices to enhance interactions with Accumulo
  • Collaborate with team members to support fast-paced project needs
  • Optimize database performance for high availability and reliability

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge big data technologies
  • Engage in a pivotal role on a long-term TS/SCI contract
  • Contribute to mission-critical systems in a highly secure environment
  • Work in a dynamic and technology-driven team setting
  • Gain valuable experience in a sensitive and challenging environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Apache Accumulo Engineer

Overview:
Join a dynamic team in San Antonio, TX, as an Apache Accumulo Engineer on a challenging 5-year TS/SCI contract. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge big data technologies within a highly secure environment. As an expert in Apache Accumulo, you will be instrumental in maintaining, securing, and modernizing a sophisticated data platform that supports critical analytics, ingestion, graph-processing, and cyber-analytics workflows. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting and have deep expertise in distributed data ecosystems, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Required Skills:
  • Extensive experience with Apache Accumulo in enterprise or large-scale environments
  • Proven expertise in supporting Accumulo-based ingestion, analytics, graph-processing, or cyber-analytics workflows
  • Strong knowledge of automating Accumulo management, including backups, table configuration, and performance monitoring
  • Proficiency in Java microservices development that interacts with Accumulo
  • Hands-on experience with distributed big-data ecosystems and data security best practices
  • Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and secure complex database systems

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience with other NoSQL databases or big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, HBase)
  • Knowledge of data visualization or analytics tools integrated with Accumulo
  • Familiarity with cyber-analytics or threat detection workflows
  • Prior experience working in highly secure, sensitive environments

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (Master's preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience working with Apache Accumulo and distributed database systems
  • Relevant security clearances or clearable background

Other Requirements:
  • Must be willing to work on-site in San Antonio, TX
  • Ability to pass security and background screening for TS/SCI clearance
  • Willingness to support client needs in a fast-paced, high-security environment

This is a compelling opportunity for experienced database engineers to apply their Apache Accumulo expertise in a vital, security-sensitive role. If you're ready to leverage your skills to support mission-critical systems, apply now and take the next step in your career!

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands and fingers, reach, climb stairs, walk, sit for prolonged periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

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