Web application developer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well, look no further! Experience this family-oriented company that takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with Systems Plus you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of, and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments. Our employees are our most valued asset and we invest in our people because we are in it for the long term. We are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities worldwide. Systems Plus is the company for you! Experience the difference and let’s talk about your future at Systems Plus today. Position Title Web Scraping Engineer (Mid-Level) Position Type Full Time Position Location Arlington, VA (Telework in Metro DC area) Daily Responsibilities Position supports the development and maintenance of the agency’s web scraping infrastructure. The position is responsible for extracting data from various websites and APIs, ensuring data quality and accuracy, and optimizing the scraping process for efficiency. Duties include: Develop and maintain web scraping scripts and tools to extract data from websites and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and implement scraping solutions accordingly. Monitor and troubleshoot scraping processes to ensure data quality and accuracy. Optimize scraping scripts for performance and efficiency, considering factors such as speed, scalability, and resource utilization. Stay up-to-date with the latest web scraping techniques, tools, and best practices. Conduct data analysis and validation to ensure the integrity of scraped data. Collaborate with data engineering and data science teams to integrate scraped data into our data pipelines and systems. Document and communicate technical solutions, processes, and best practices to team members. Required: Years of Experience (min) 3+ years of professional experience in web scraping or a similar role. Required: Degree BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline OR Allowable Substitution: Additional ten (10) years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree. Required: Experience Proficiency in Python and Java and experience with web scraping libraries such as BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, or Selenium. Knowledge of AI/machine learning techniques for data extraction and classification. Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to navigate and interact with websites. Experience working with APIs and handling different data formats (JSON, XML, etc.). Familiarity with database systems and SQL for data storage and retrieval. Familiarity of data cleaning and preprocessing techniques to ensure data quality. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and debug scraping issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment. Attention to detail and ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently. Preferred Experience with cloud platforms for scalable web scraping infrastructure. Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques. Understanding of legal and ethical considerations related to web scraping. Required: Clearance Secret About Systems Plus Systems Plus is headquartered in Rockville, MD with over 2 decades of experience providing Global Enterprise Management, Technology, Engineering and Professional services and solutions across Defense and Federal Civilian government sectors. From Discovery to Delivery, Systems Plus brings a greater measure of confidence, commitment and value to our clients. With various Defense and Federal contracts across the United States, Europe and Pacific/Asia, we are driving innovation and excellence within the Special Operations Forces Components and Commands, Defense Health Agency, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, National Institute of Standards and Technology, House of Representatives and more. Through our diverse portfolio of clients and capabilities we power vision and insight—discover what’s possible with a Small Business that thinks BIG! Interested? Click Apply Now!