About this opportunity
Xenith Solutions lists this Sr Data Scientist opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Sr Data Scientist role at Xenith Solutions applies statistical analysis, data processing, and visualization to turn complex datasets into actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making. The position includes building models and dashboards, working with structured and unstructured data, and partnering with stakeholders while upholding data integrity, security, and governance/compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Use statistical analysis, data processing, and visualization techniques to extract insights from complex datasets, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Clean, transform, and analyze both structured and unstructured data to surface trends, patterns, and key performance indicators.
Develop data models, optimize queries, and produce dashboards or reports to communicate findings effectively.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business or mission objectives and align data solutions with organizational goals.
Maintain data integrity by following security protocols and applying best practices for data governance and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Proficiency in one or more of: C++, Python, or Java .
Proficiency with Docker (or Podman ) and Helm for application packaging and deployment.
Experience deploying and configuring applications within Kubernetes , including defining ingress rules for traffic routing, using Cert manager for SSL/TLS, and interfacing with persistent storage (e.g., Longhorn ).
Proficiency with Git -based workflows using Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab.
Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite including Jira , Confluence , and Bitbucket .
Experience with Agile software development practices such as build automation, testing automation, pair programming, and code management.
Experience supporting configuration management and software release processes.
Experience with Linux (e.g., RHEL) and comfort working from the command line.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing the full lifecycle of distributed microservices in a production environment.
Experience building scalable RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI , Flask , or Spring Boot .
Experience implementing asynchronous, event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ .
Experience optimizing PostgreSQL for high-volume data and using Redis for distributed caching and state management.
A deep understanding of cloud-native principles with a focus on scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance.
Technologies
Python, R, SQL, C++, Java
Docker, Podman, Helm, Kubernetes, Cert manager, Longhorn
Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab
Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Suite
Linux, RHEL
FastAPI, Flask, Spring Boot
Kafka, RabbitMQ
PostgreSQL, Redis
Location and Compensation
Location: Reston, VA (onsite).
Salary: USD 150,000 - 175,000 per year.
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Worksite address
reston, VA, 22090, US
Who can apply
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