Data Engineer (Mid and Senior) - Active Top-Secret Clearance

Role Summary

Build and operate secure, mission‐critical data solutions in a classified cloud environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL workflows for structured and unstructured data.
• Build data migration solutions between legacy and modern systems using SQL, Java, and cloud‐native tools.
• Implement data integration frameworks on AWS using Glue, Lambda, S3, RDS, Redshift, and Kinesis.
• Develop automation scripts in Python and Shell/Bash for deployment, validation, and maintenance.
• Maintain and optimize real‐time and batch pipelines for performance and reliability.
• Support data quality, metadata management, and governance processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data issues across on‐premises and AWS environments.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum sprints, contributing to design, coding, reviews, testing, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Mid‐level: Five or more years in data engineering or database development.
• Senior‐level: Eight or more years in data engineering or database development.
• Hands‐on experience with ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, AWS Glue, or custom Java ETL.
• Proficiency in SQL and one major RDBMS such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with data migration and data quality validation.
• Proficiency in Java or Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience with AWS services such as RDS, S3, Lambda, Redshift, and Glue.
• Working knowledge of Linux or Unix and shell scripting.
• Experience in an Agile or Scrum development environment.
• Excellent problem‐solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Familiarity with streaming and event‐driven data patterns using Kinesis or similar.
• Experience in classified or regulated environments with secure development practices.

Behavioral Competencies

• Detail‐oriented with strong ownership and follow‐through in secure environments.
• Clear communicator who documents pipelines, schemas, and runbooks.
• Collaborative mindset with cross‐functional teams including application, DevOps, and security.
• Organized and proactive in managing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave).
• Holidays: 2 floating holidays and eight public holidays per year.
• Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.
• Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company's profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.
• Commuting and Parking: No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses.