Telecommute Software Application Specialist

Software Engineer LOCATION: District 4 Labs ("District 4" or "D4") is a cutting-edge data business dedicated to building the open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and technologies of tomorrow. Its flagship product, DARKSIDE, is one of the world's largest repositories of breached data, compromised records, and other person of interest information. DARKSIDE was built by investigators for investigators and is critical for any online investigation or intelligence gathering exercise, especially those involving attribution and online account identification. Software Engineers play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining our in-house dark web and open-source data repositories, search applications, and APIs. They will also work closely with a cross-functional team to improve and maintain the reliability, scalability, and performance of these tools and technologies. Expertise in data ingestion and parsing is especially sought after. Parse new deep and dark web data sets ahead of addition to DARKSIDE.Develop and maintain API endpoints for querying dark web data, ensuring efficient and reliable access to our systems. Identify and integrate optimal database solutions.

• Collaborate with other engineers and DevOps teams to optimize search algorithms and improve search relevance. Work with client-facing team members to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications for enhancements. Work with internal and external stakeholders to optimize data infrastructure and identify cost savings, where possible. Proficiency in working with large-scale data processing frameworks, especially Elasticsearch
• Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) and/or dark web intelligence collection and/or processes Experience with API development and management, including authentication, versioning, and performance optimization Demonstrated knowledge of cloud platforms, especially AWS and Azure Knowledge of data privacy and security considerations when working with sensitive data Strong programming skills in Python Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While not required, candidates typically have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. -----------------------------------------------------------