Job description

Since 1996, Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) has been engineering the backbone of mission-critical systems for government and enterprise clients. With headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide expert technology consulting and design-build solutions that solve complex challenges and deliver measurable real-world results. Our expertise includes solutions for Artificial Intelligence Enablement, Data Center & Cloud, Intelligent Networks, Secure, Connected IoT Technologies, Professional and Managed Services, Workforce Solutions and Zero Trust Strategies. NFF leverages a strategic portfolio of over 200 industry-leading technology brands to deliver precisely tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique requirements and mission objectives. We are an accomplished technology consulting firm with a proven track record of delivering innovative, high-performance IT solutions to clients across government and commercial sectors. What sets us apart is our foundation as a hands-on, technically driven organization backed by deep industry partnerships and a broad portfolio of certifications – at both the company and individual levels. This combination of experience and credibility allows us to respond with confidence and precision to complex technical challenges. Our greatest strength is our people. We are seasoned technologists who embrace a culture of innovation and continuous learning. We believe that meaningful solutions are built through collaboration, and we view every challenge as an opportunity to evolve – transforming problems into partnerships that deliver long-term value. This mindset shapes how we work: we hire top talent, provide them with the resources and mentorship they need to thrive, and recognize and reward excellence at every level. Our teams are empowered to lead with insight, deliver exceptional service, and build trusted relationships with every client. NFF is an ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company. Additionally, NFF is a Cisco Preferred Partner with numerous Specializations including Customer Experience, Advanced Security Architecture, IOT and others. NFF was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020, 2022-2026 In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Palo Alto, Arista, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, NetApp and others. NFF is seeking staff augmentation resources for software development tasks that span the full operational scope of Metro. These contract positions support the development of applications in Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Azure, focused on process improvement for mission-critical processes, including public-facing service applications. The engagement seeks professionals with demonstrated experience in the design, deployment, enhancement, and support of highly available, mission-critical applications serving public-facing and internal business functions, primarily on Microsoft Azure and Power Platform. Candidates must have expertise in the tools, governance frameworks, security practices, and delivery methodologies commonly employed by large enterprises to develop, integrate, and maintain complex business applications. The initial scope includes enhancement, optimization, and enterprise integration of a public-facing notification platform that requires additional integration with key enterprise systems. Services may include data architecture and design, application development to support new business processes, refinement and automation of existing processes, enterprise system integrations, UX/UI improvements, accessibility enhancements, quality assurance, performance optimization, and scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer engagement. Duties and Responsibilities: • The Data Design Developer needs to be proficient in the Data Platforms in use and needs to make themselves familiar with applications and their data structures/schemas. • The Data Design Developer needs to be able to understand business needs and be able to advise on how to append to an existing solution as well as how to design new structures/schemas. • The Data Design Developer needs to be able to implement an entire data architecture supporting, as well as adapt an existing architecture, for deployment in production applications. • There is a clear expectation for team collaboration and the use of the Agile methodology. • 5 years of experience designing and managing relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, including document modeling and the development of denormalized data structures. • 5 years of experience working with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, and business intelligence (BI) reporting data layers. • 5 years of experience developing applications using .NET Core or Node.js on Azure, including data pipeline development, data ingestion and transformation, and data quality and governance. • 5 years of experience designing data-driven, cross-platform API models and developing data mappings and integrations for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and downstream data feeds. • 5 years of experience designing and implementing data structures to support operational dashboards, analytics, data archiving and search capabilities, and audit logging. • A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and professional experience demonstrating the required competencies. Desired Qualifications and Experience • 5 years of experience with General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), enhanced GTFS, and GTFS-Realtime (GTFS-RT) data modeling, including Metro-specific data models and the alignment of stop, route, and transit network data. • A master's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. • PeopleSoft certification. • 8 years of experience working with third-party systems, including integration, configuration, or data exchange. • 6 years of experience supporting, implementing, or managing cloud-based PeopleSoft deployments. NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees: • Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account • STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D • Comprehensive 401k plan • Paid Time Off NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Important Notice: All NFF Inc communications come from @nffinc.com. Emails from other domains claiming to be NFF are likely scams. Be cautious, verify senders, and report suspicious messages immediately.

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The Data Design Developer needs to be proficient in the Data Platforms in use and needs to make themselves familiar with applications and their data structures/schemas.
The Data Design Developer needs to be able to understand business needs and be able to advise on how to append to an existing solution as well as how to design new structures/schemas.
The Data Design Developer needs to be able to implement an entire data architecture supporting, as well as adapt an existing architecture, for deployment in production applications.
There is a clear expectation for team collaboration and the use of the Agile methodology.
5 years of experience designing and managing relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases, including document modeling and the development of denormalized data structures.
5 years of experience working with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, and business intelligence (BI) reporting data layers.
5 years of experience developing applications using .NET Core or Node.js on Azure, including data pipeline development, data ingestion and transformation, and data quality and governance.
5 years of experience designing and implementing data structures to support operational dashboards, analytics, data archiving and search capabilities, and audit logging.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
A master's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
PeopleSoft certification.
8 years of experience working with third-party systems, including integration, configuration, or data exchange.
6 years of experience supporting, implementing, or managing cloud-based PeopleSoft deployments.
Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Important Notice: All NFF Inc communications come from @nffinc.com. Emails from other domains claiming to be NFF are likely scams. Be cautious, verify senders, and report suspicious messages immediately.

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Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off