Full-Time

Java Big Data Consultant

AWS

Updated on 9/12/2026

Comtech

Comtech

51-200 employees

Full-service IT solutions for government contracts

No salary listed

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Orlando, FL, USA

In Person

The role is based in Orlando or Seattle.

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Java
Docker
AWS
Scala
Jenkins
Terraform
DevOps

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Requirements
  • At least 8 years of experience in Core Java.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Big Data.
  • Experience with Java, Amazon Web Services Cloud, and Big Data or data management.
  • Experience in automation and/or building continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
  • Understanding of Amazon Elastic MapReduce and related technologies, including configuration, nodes, pipeline building, and security.
  • Understanding of streaming tools, availability, and programming skills, including Apache Kafka, high-availability configuration and testing, Scala, Java, Python, AWS Lambda, and Apache Spark.
  • Experience with streaming use cases for 3–4 years or with high-velocity, high-volume data processing using Spark, Scala, and Kafka.
Responsibilities
  • Help build the Data Management Cloud Platform.
  • Configure Amazon Elastic MapReduce, nodes, pipelines, and security.
  • Build and support streaming architectures and related Spark jobs.
  • Perform high-availability configuration and testing for streaming systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Docker.
  • Experience with Terraform.
  • Experience with Jenkins.
  • Experience with Python.

Comtech provides a full range of IT solutions for the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and other Agencies, with a focus on the finance and medical sectors to help meet regulatory requirements while reducing costs and boosting agility. It delivers tailored IT services through skilled staff and contract-focused project execution, guided by an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The company differentiates itself through its award-winning, customer-oriented approach and a formal QA framework that emphasizes process-driven delivery and compliance for government and regulated contracts. Its goal is to offer reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient IT solutions that improve government operations and strategic flexibility.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Third quarter 2026 bookings hit $175.4 million and backlog reached $731.6 million.
  • June 2026 Gilat sale should deliver $143 million to $145 million for debt reduction.
  • Matt Bugbee’s 2025 hiring strengthens federal civilian growth after the public safety pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Debt covenants stay suspended only until July 31, 2027, leaving refinancing pressure.
  • Comtech cut 24% of workforce by April 30, 2026, signaling fragile operating leverage.
  • If Gilat sale stalls, Comtech lacks cash to support Allerium and service $116 million borrowings.

What makes Comtech unique

  • Allerium’s $107 million Q2 funding proves stickiness with Tier 1 telecom customers.
  • Comtech is refocusing on public safety after selling most S&S to Gilat in 2026.
  • Retained cybersecurity training and NG-911 offerings give Comtech a narrower mission-critical niche.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 25th, 2025
Matt Bugbee Joins Comtech as Chief Growth Officer

Matt Bugbee joins Comtech as chief growth officer.