Platform and Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Pearl City, HI

1d•$61,900 - $141,000

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced data engineer to develop advanced technology solutions and implement data engineering activities on mission-driven projects. The role builds and maintains scalable data platforms and pipelines that organize disparate structured and unstructured data, making it useful for client decision-making. The engineer assesses, designs, builds, and maintains platforms and analytics systems, and works with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment. This is a full-stack data engineering role spanning data engineering back ends and interactive front ends. The engineer works closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, explores data-rich environments, and applies tools and frameworks to turn disparate data into meaningful findings. Work may include classified environments and supporting Department of Defense missions. Booz Allen emphasizes production-quality software and data development practices. Applicants must hold a Secret clearance and a bachelor's degree in a STEM field. The projected annual compensation range is $61,900 to $141,000. Booz Allen describes a benefits package that includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The position's specific workplace type is not identified.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in software development, data engineering, or data science delivering enterprise-scale solutions with measurable business impact.
At least 2 years of experience using Python for data work, leveraging standard libraries such as NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and PySpark.
At least 2 years of experience breaking down complex problems into technical solutions based on customer requirements.
At least 1 year of experience building visualization front ends, such as analytics dashboards or interactive GUI applications and web apps.
At least 1 year of experience communicating technical solutions to non-technical customers and stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Experience adhering to and championing SDLC best practices, including requirements management, testing, change control, and release processes.
Ability to manage tasks and projects independently with minimal guidance and direction.
Active Secret clearance is required.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Experience with distributed data and computing tools such as Databricks.
Experience with Department of War enterprise platforms such as War Data Platform, ADVANA, Palantir Foundry or Maven Smart Systems, or Microsoft Power Platform.
Experience with generative AI techniques, including large language models.
Experience with React, TypeScript, and Angular frameworks.
Experience writing production-level code for efficiency, speed, and reliability.
Experience working with high-ranking military personnel.
Top Secret clearance.
Master's degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy data pipelines and platforms that organize disparate data and make it useful.
Assess, design, build, and maintain scalable data platforms for clients.
Develop and own analytics systems, including data engineering back ends and interactive front ends.
Explore and examine data to identify meaningful insights and help clients make informed decisions.
Work with clients to understand their questions and requirements.
Collaborate with analysts, data engineers, developers, data consumers, and clients in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Apply software development lifecycle best practices, including requirements management, testing, change control, and release processes.
Communicate technical solutions to non-technical customers and stakeholders, including senior leadership.