Lead Data Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•Chantilly, VA

1d•$208,250 - $281,750•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Data Engineer Expert 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. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and can deliver high-impact solutions that support mission-critical operation.

Requirements

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance
15 + years of related experience
BS in Computer Science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
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.

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 (APls)
Maintain design of software libraries, including the definition of module APIs, code organization, and compliance in coding standards. This work will emphasize modularity of the libraries, re-use of common code, clean interfaces between the subsystems and integrity of design
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. The software libraries include but are not limited to audio/video, image processing algorithms, OS and file systems, and device drivers
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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Variety of medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance