Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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.

About WOOD:

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.

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