Full-Time
Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Clearance Required
Posted on 10/31/2025
LMI
501-1,000 employees
Remanufacturer of printer cartridges for sustainability
No salary listed
Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Bachelor’s degree or higher in data engineering, computer science, software engineering or data science
- At least 7 years of experience in software engineering or data engineering
- Expert in Python with significant on the job experience
- Advanced proficiency in SQL (especially Postgres and/or Trino) with significant on the job experience
- Significant experience with big data technology and ETL
- Significant experience creating scalable data pipelines with structured and unstructured data
- Experience orchestrating workflows with Airflow or similar technology
- Experience with AWS or equivalent cloud based services (e.g. S3 or S3-like services)
- Active Top Secret SCI Clearance, for which you must be a US citizen
- Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Apache Airflow
- Implement and optimize Python-based data processing solutions.
- Utilize Trino for distributed SQL query processing.
- Develop messaging solutions utilizing Kafka to support real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
- Build and maintain high-performance data retrieval solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
- Integrate batch and streaming data processing techniques to enhance data availability and accessibility.
- Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements when working with classified data.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and develop technical solutions aligned with mission objectives.
- Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure to support scalable and resilient data solutions, including AWS S3.
- Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency, focusing on big data.
- 10+ Years Experience
- Experience with Postgres or Trino
- Experience with Kubernetes as an operating environment and Helm as infrastructure management
- Experience with Apache Iceberg, Hive, HDFS, or Spark
- Previous DOD (Especially Special and Joint Operations) experience
- Active CI Poly
Clover Imaging collects used printer cartridges, refurbishes them, and sells remanufactured cartridges to reduce waste and lower costs. It gathers spent cartridges, disassembles and cleans them, replaces worn parts, tests performance, and remanufactures them to meet printer standards before selling. The company stands out as the world’s largest collector and remanufacturer of cartridges, with awards for environmentally friendly supplies and a strong sustainability focus. Its goal is to help organizations cut printing costs by about 40% while halving environmental impact through reuse and remanufacturing.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
1996
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Josh Wilson appointed CEO with Doug Wagoner as Chairman ensures leadership continuity.
- New offices in Huntsville, Scott AFB, and Dayton speed federal defense outcomes.
- JJR acquisition deepens access to VA and Defense Health Agency contracts.
What critics are saying
- Federal budget cuts slash DoD contracts in 12-24 months.
- Lockheed Martin and Raytheon outcompete LMI's AI offerings in 12-18 months.
- Post-2022 FFRDC loss disqualifies LMI from classified contracts in 6-12 months.
What makes LMI unique
- LMI acquired JJR Solutions on March 18, 2024, enhancing human-centered design capabilities.
- JJR integration expands LMI's tech studio Forge with Magnify tool for federal missions.
- Shared customers like Air Force and Space Force amplify LMI's defense health expertise.
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