Data Engineer

Data Engineer

woodcons.com

Location: Dulles VA, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Telework: None

Salary Range: $135,000 to $150,000

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview:Seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a mission-critical U.S. Government initiative focused on developing and sustaining a secure network operations environment. This role will help migrate customer applications, services, and platforms to a Medallion Model architecture, introducing new cyber capabilities to counter emerging threats.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Design and implement end-to-end data ingestion and processing pipelines using cloud and platform technologies.
• Transform raw (bronze) data into clean (silver) and projected (gold) tiers following the Medallion Model.
• Schedule, orchestrate, and monitor automated/semi-automated data pipelines.
• Map and integrate data assets across multiple mission customers.
• Develop and maintain process improvement plans for the Data Engineering team.
• Automate data ingestion and pipeline orchestration using scripting and programming languages.
• Leverage AWS CloudWatch and similar tools to monitor pipeline performance and transparency.
• Document and communicate Standard Operating Procedures across the team.
• Ensure technical accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and government stakeholders.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  [Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
• 8+ years of software engineering experience.

Required Skills

• At least 4 years of experience performing data engineering work in a cloud environment.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Relational, NoSQL, and/or file-based storage (e.g., Databricks, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL).
  • DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Splunk.
  • Databricks, Cloud Relational Database Services, and Elasticsearch.

Desired Skills

• Experience with:
  • Databricks workflows, Unity Catalog, Autoloader, Delta Live Tables, and Apache Spark.
  • Apache Niagara Files (NiFi).
  • Collaboration tools including MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Confluence.
• AWS Professional Certification or equivalent.

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I (e.g., CISSP) highly desired.

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical government projects that make a difference.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.