Cloud Data Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Falls Church, VA

1d•$112,200 - $196,400

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a hands-on Cloud Data Engineer to join our team supporting mission-critical cloud, data, and AI-enabling technology initiatives. This position is open to candidates at multiple experience levels, from mid-career to senior. You'll help design and support cloud-based data pipelines, APIs, and modern data platforms that power advanced analytics and automation for mission-focused programs. This is an implementation-focused role — not a traditional architecture or systems engineering position. We need someone who enjoys building, integrating, and troubleshooting real working systems.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in data engineering, data integration, or software engineering
Experience building ETL pipelines and data processing workflows
Experience integrating APIs, applications, services, or databases
Proficiency in a modern programming language — Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Working knowledge of cloud-native data platforms and services
Experience developing or troubleshooting in Linux-based environments
Familiarity with Git and collaborative source control workflows
Understanding of secure coding and software engineering best practices
Strong troubleshooting skills across pipelines, APIs, databases, and integrations
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate across engineering teams and adapt to shifting requirements
Ability to work within secure or mission-oriented environments

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms
Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or comparable CI/CD tools
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Experience with data modeling, large-scale processing, or streaming/event-driven architectures
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools
Exposure to DevOps/DevSecOps practices
Experience assessing software dependencies, licensing, or supply chain security
Background supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or other mission-driven organizations
AWS certification (Developer, Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, or DevOps Engineer)
Active or eligible security clearance, where applicable

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and support cloud-based data engineering solutions
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines and data workflows
Integrate data sources, APIs, applications, and distributed cloud services
Build and support data processing pipelines, database applications, and data services
Handle data movement, transformation, validation, and operational readiness tasks
Develop or integrate RESTful APIs and data-driven applications as needed
Partner with cloud platform, engineering, and DevSecOps teams on deployment
Use Git-based version control and CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation
Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting in Linux and cloud environments
Document data flows, interfaces, dependencies, and technical decisions
Collaborate with mission, engineering, security, and stakeholder teams on practical implementation
Apply secure coding and automated testing best practices throughout development
Help safeguard sensitive, proprietary, CUI, or classified information as required
Work effectively within secure, government, or defense-oriented environments