Lead Data Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
About the role
GDIT is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to serve as a team lead 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide bug fixes, enhancements, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) improvements to applications to meet operational requirements
- Develop and modify application source code, in response to new requirements and requests for change
- Provide enhancements to existing access controls and configurations, and monitor applications to meet operational requirements
- Develop and deploy software, including in cloud environments
- Integrate externally developed code into core libraries
- Install and configure application software
- Evaluate third party vendors and software partners
- Design and develop Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
- Maintain design of software libraries, including the definition of module APIs, code organization, and compliance in coding standards
- Provide ad-hoc user training to potential, new, and existing customers
- Work with the configuration manager to ensure the integration of externally developed software into core software libraries
- Develop, as assigned, a wide range of software to run on the Sponsor's networks
- Assist the Sponsor in developing specific standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality release or release readiness
- Adhere to Configuration Management standards and practices for software and infrastructure
- Conduct testing at all levels of the software development life cycle, to include regression testing, and adhere to strict testing procedure
Requirements
- 10+ years of related experience
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
- Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
- Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
- ETL Design, ETL Processing, Java (Programming Language), Stakeholder Engagement
Qualifications
The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and can deliver high-impact solutions that support mission-critical operation. A BS in Computer Science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience is required. 15+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
Skills
- Demonstrated expertise in one of the following: Java, Python, Angular, Java Script, Go, or equivalent
- Demonstrated expertise in building and optimizing ETL pipelines using frameworks such as Elastic Search, Kafka, and Airflow
- Demonstrated experience with REST APIs
- Hands on experience with AWS
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
- Experience building data products in Apache Avro
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Benefits
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Pay
The likely salary range for this position is $221,000 - $299,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Travel Required: None. Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Chantilly.