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Data Collection Engineer
McLean, VA
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Come build, innovate, disrupt, and thrive!


KēSTA I.T. is actively seeking Senior level engineers for an immediate full-time opportunity with our industry leading client.


Are you on the lookout for a unique career opportunity that offers leadership, responsibility, and the chance to make a significant impact? If you're eager to contribute to a thriving and stable organization while maintaining your confidentiality, continue reading.



In the role of Sr. Software Developer within our Data Acquisition Team, you'll be harnessing the power of Python to enhance and automate the scaling of our data aggregation initiatives. Your expertise will significantly shape our top-tier web scraping infrastructure and the associated internal mechanisms. Leadership and mentorship will be key components of your role, as you set the standard and champion best practices across our engineering divisions.


We're in search of a technology aficionado who keeps a finger on the pulse of tech advancements and thrives in the communal exchange of ideas within the developer ecosystem. Your insatiable curiosity and capacity to absorb new knowledge are crucial, as our platform is in a state of continuous flux, regularly introducing fresh challenges and tech innovations to navigate a dynamic security landscape.


Your Contributions:


- Develop and refine data acquisition frameworks using Python, alongside other contemporary programming languages.

- Craft internal interfaces and analytical tools, employing JavaScript and Python, to streamline interactions with our data aggregation processes.

- Engage in peer code evaluations to enhance code quality and consistency.

- Work collaboratively with an accomplished cohort of developers, data analysts, product strategists, and industry specialists.

- Transform technical specifications and designs into secure, efficient applications and services.

- Uphold and advance software quality by adhering to established coding standards, thereby ensuring code readability and maintainability.


Your Professional Background:


- Over 5 years in software development roles.

- Collaborative spirit with a proven track record of successful teamwork.

- Effective time management skills with a clear focus on objectives.

- Openness to seek guidance and clarify uncertainties.

- A pragmatic approach to addressing and resolving unexpected challenges.

- A relentless drive for continuous learning and self-improvement.

- Proficient in Python.

- Skilled in JavaScript.

- Competent with HTML and CSS.

- Familiar with Git or equivalent version control systems.


Distinguishing Factors:


- Proficiency in Scrapy or similar Python-based web scraping frameworks.

- Experience with Neo4j or comparable graph database technologies.

- Familiarity with project and issue management tools, like Jira.


About KēSTA I.T.:


Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!


KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis. If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!


Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.


WWW.KeSTAIT.COM

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