Data Engineer

Acuity•Reston, VA

About The Position

Acuity, Inc. seeks a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions supporting a federal client. This role builds and optimizes ETL/ELT workflows across the data warehouse, data lake, and analytics platform environment, with strong emphasis on Databricks, Apache Spark, and AWS . The Data Engineer delivers reliable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and downstream advanced analytics use cases. This individual works closely with engineers, architects, and analysts to implement modern data engineering practices across cloud-based data platforms. Why Acuity? We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get: Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Up to $6,000/year for training & professional development 🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years) 🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025) Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of experience developing big data or data engineering solutions in an Agile environment
Hands-on experience with Databricks , including Delta Lake or lakehouse -based data engineering
Experience developing and deploying ETL/ELT pipelines using Apache Spark
Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, aggregations, and window functions
Experience with AWS and cloud-based data platform services
Experience with Python, PySpark , SQL , or similar data engineering languages and frameworks
Experience with code versioning, CI/CD, and configuration management concepts
Experience working in Agile delivery environments, including Scrum
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize data pipelines for quality, performance, and reliability
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability

Nice To Haves

Experience with Delta Lake design and optimization
Experience integrating Databricks with Git-based workflows in controlled network environments
Experience with data quality, lineage, logging, and metadata practices
Experience supporting advanced analytics or machine learning data pipelines
Experience tuning performance in distributed data processing environments

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and integration workflows
Develop transformations and curated datasets using Databricks, Apache Spark, and SQL
Support ingestion, processing, and delivery of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
Build and optimize workflows across data lake, data warehouse, and analytics platforms
Implement data quality checks, validation rules, and operational monitoring across pipelines and datasets
Improve performance, reliability, scalability, and security of data processing solutions
Support cloud-based data engineering solutions in AWS , including storage and data service integration
Collaborate with engineers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to implement technical requirements
Support Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and Machine Learning use cases from a data engineering perspective
Maintain documentation for pipelines, transformations, data flows, and operational procedures
Support code versioning, CI/CD, and controlled deployment of data engineering assets
Troubleshoot pipeline, data, and platform issues across development, test, and production environments

Benefits

Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture
Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Up to $6,000/year for training & professional development
Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.
Be Part of Something Innovative You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
Thrive in a People-First Culture Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.
Feel Valued and Rewarded We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.
Join an Award-Winning Team Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).
Bring Your Whole Self to Work We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.