Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We’re a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we’ve supported critical DoD, IC and Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are seeking some amazing new professionals to join our team.
We are actively hiring a Secret or Top Secret/ TS/SCI-cleared Apache Spark Developer to support NGA’s Data Modernization Services (DMS) mission by building and optimizing large-scale data processing pipelines. This role focuses on developing high-performance Spark applications within a containerized, Kubernetes-based environment, supporting mission analytics, data exploitation, and AI/ML integration. The ideal candidate thrives in distributed data environments, understands performance tuning deeply, and can operate effectively in secure, air-gapped systems.
This role is on-site/flexible hours in Herndon, VA; Springfield, VA; St. Louis, MO; or Aurora, CO.
Clearance Required for this role: TS/SCI with willingness/ability to obtain/maintain Counterintelligence Polygraph
Core Technology Stack
Data / Processing
Infrastructure
Storage / Cloud (Abstracted)
DevOps (Exposure Level)
Languages
Key Responsibilities
o Partitioning strategies
o Shuffle optimization
o Memory tuning
o File sizing and storage efficiency
o Analytics platforms (SQL, notebooks)
o AI/ML workflows and feature engineering pipelines
o Managing dependencies without internet access
o Working within controlled network and security constraints
Required Qualifications:
o Apache Spark or Enterprise Java Developer
o Python (PySpark)
o Data processing at scale
o Parquet and/or Delta Lake
o Distributed data systems
o Docker / containerization
o Kubernetes (basic to intermediate experience)
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay range dependent on geolocation for candidate.
An approximate salary range for this position is $150,000-$275000. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.
Some of our benefits include:
Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!
*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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