Data Platform Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

2d • $81,000 - $154,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, the Data Platform Engineer designs, develops, and deploys modern data and analytics applications in a secure, mission-critical environment. The role involves migrating legacy business intelligence and dashboard tools, such as Qlik, to modern cloud-native solutions, with a focus on Databricks and Palantir Foundry. The engineer uses CI/CD pipelines and GitLab to deliver high-quality code in accordance with security policies and compliance standards. Work may take place in classified or air-gapped environments, including NIPR and SIPR networks, and requires working across the technology stack and adapting to new tools. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to work onsite near Arlington, Virginia 20% of the time.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: working across platforms, Infrastructure as Code tools, and data pipeline engineering; scripting with Python and knowledge of other modern programming languages; developing and delivering code with modern CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as GitLab; or working under strict security and compliance requirements, including in federal environments.
• Ability to work onsite near Arlington, Virginia 20% of the time.
• An active Secret clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience setting up classified or air-gapped environments, including NIPR and SIPR.
• Databricks experience, including Databricks Apps and Databricks Genie.
• Familiarity with Apache Spark and PySpark.
• Direct experience migrating BI or dashboard tools such as Qlik to modern cloud-native platforms.
• Familiarity with platform governance and security.
• Background in Managed Security Services (MSS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy modern data and analytics applications in a secure, mission-critical environment.
• Migrate legacy BI and dashboard tools, such as Qlik, to modern cloud-native platforms, including Databricks and Palantir Foundry.
• Use CI/CD pipelines and GitLab to deliver high-quality code while following security policies and compliance standards.
• Work across the technology stack and adapt to new tools in classified or air-gapped environments, such as NIPR and SIPR networks.

Benefits

• The company describes a collaborative and caring community and opportunities to grow and learn through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
• A wide variety of benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed