Data Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Data Flows, Data Science, Datasets, ETL Pipelines

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable backend and data integration systems. This role requires deep expertise across the full software development lifecycle, from system architecture to deployment, with a focus on data-intensive applications, performance optimization, and cross-platform integration. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and can deliver high-impact solutions that support mission-critical operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Backend & System Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems in Java, Python, Angular, Java Script, Go, or equivalent.

• Architect and implement data integration solutions for structured and unstructured data.

• Develop REST APIs and services for real-time and batch processing.

• Maintain modular software libraries with clean interfaces and reusable code.

 

Data Engineering & ETL

• Build and optimize ETL pipelines using frameworks such as Elastic Search, Kafka, and Airflow.

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, plus cloud-native data services.

• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability in data workflows.

• Integrate externally developed code into core software libraries.

 

Cloud & DevOps

• Deploy and maintain solutions across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Apply containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for automation.

• Adhere to configuration management and infrastructure standards.

 

Software Development Lifecycle

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications across data and application layers.

• Maintain code quality through testing, regression analysis, and reviews.

• Investigate and resolve production issues to improve stability and data integrity.

• Conduct full lifecycle testing following strict quality procedures.

 

Application & User Support

• Provide bug fixes, enhancements, GUI improvements, and access control updates.

• Install, configure, and monitor applications to meet operational requirements.

• Deliver ad-hoc training and support to users.

 

Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Partner with configuration managers to integrate internal and external software solutions.

• Evaluate and recommend third-party vendors and partners.

• Support development of standards, methods, and procedures for product release readiness.

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BS in Computer Science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience

• Experience: 10+ years

• Security Clearance level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph REQUIRED

• Location: Chantilly, VA - On Customer Site

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