Software Engineer I - Secret Clearance
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OUR MISSION
The availability of public data is growing at exponential rates, creating unprecedented opportunities for data analytics and information arbitrage. The Vertical Knowledge (VK) platform enables our customers to access and understand information that is publicly available but very challenging to identify and capture at scale. It provides organizations in both public and private sectors with a significant strategic advantage, transforming the way they discover, collect, and deploy Publicly Available Information (PAI) to solve their most challenging problems. We are constantly adapting to a rapidly changing landscape, and our customers depend on our innovation, proprietary technology, expertise, and support to consistently deliver the value of PAI.
At VK we hire talented people and then give them the opportunity and support to make an impact. Working at VK means standing at the forefront of technology that enables organizations across the private and public sectors to harness PAI (Publicly Available Information, also known as public data) - the fastest-growing type of alternative data in the world.
As the saying goes, when everyone’s digging for oil, it’s good to be in the drill business. Data is today’s oil and VK builds the most sophisticated and powerful drilling technology in the market.
VK is based in Chagrin Falls, outside of Cleveland, OH. (home of Calvin & Hobbes, Superman and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). We are a mission-driven organization that takes pride in knowing that our work has the potential to literally save lives.
SUMMARY
Since day one, our Software Engineers have helped tackle the complex and interesting challenge of discovering value hidden in the world’s data. We are pushing the technical envelope to solve these problems, and in the process, are helping to redefine how our clients leverage data. As the world of data continues to grow exponentially, the issues they address will only increase in difficulty, scale and excitement. In order to meet these challenges, we’ve built a data collection platform that allows us to ingest terabytes of data per day. Your work will draw on your expertise with pretty much everything driving the modern internet today.
Projects at our level of complexity require you to possess a passion for learning as well as deep understanding across a wide array of technical competencies. While we face large-scale challenges, we hire only the best to take them on. This enables us to keep your team size small and your individual impact significant.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 1 to 2 years of on-the-job programming experience required (Python helpful)
- Knowledge and experience with data lakes
- Proficient developing, testing, and deploying API connectors
- Strong computer science background, with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms (Computer Science degree preferred)
- Experience developing FOAK (First Of A Kind) Solutions
- Highly results-oriented with a passion for innovating and delivering effective solutions to formidable technical challenges
- You care more about the tactical approach to a problem and pay close attention to the details
- Once someone gives you a puzzle, you can’t stop until it’s solved
- You are analytical, an excellent debugger and problem solver; the knowledge and understanding of how things work is what drives you
- Experience and comfort working in an Agile development environment
- Highly results-oriented with a passion for innovating and delivering effective solutions to formidable technical challenges
- Strong commitment to technical excellence
- Unwavering integrity and ethics
- Knowledge of Special Operations (Environment/Organization)
- Must have a current U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance
- This position will be located in the Tampa, FL area requiring onsite work at the client or VK office
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS & SALARY
- Company paid premiums for employees and their dependents, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
- 401(k) retirement plan with financial planning
- Unlimited vacation days
- Flexible work schedules
- Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages (Ohio HQ only)
- A casual work environment and dog friendly office (Ohio HQ only)
Vertical Knowledge L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. VK is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or national origin.
Reasonable Accommodations for Applying
Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as Amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in Vertical Knowledge LLC application and selection processes. If you require an accommodation in applying through our online system, please send an email to [email protected]. Please note that this email address is not to be used for checking on the status of an application.
