Senior Data Engineer
About The Position
DATA ENGINEER PRINCIPAL YOUR IMPACT Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure. OUR COMPANY Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments. JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Data Engineer will lead data engineering initiatives for high-priority projects. This position requires extensive expertise in data architecture and system engineering, supporting sophisticated mission systems within dynamic environments. This is a hybrid role located in Crystal City, VA with the option for flex hours. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and managing advanced data pipelines and architecture to support high-level government objectives. Working directly on classified projects, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing data flows and employing your expertise in cloud-based solutions and data engineering tools.
Requirements
- Python
- Regular Expression scripting
- SQL: Preference for PostgreSQL and TSQL.
- Git
- Docker
- Trino
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Helm charts.
- Deploying software in Kubernetes with Argo.
- Airflow
- ElasticSearch and AWS OpenSearch
- Working in a Linux environment.
- Database optimization
- Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance is required. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.
- Experience: 8+ years of related experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Advanced degrees are a plus.
- Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement data pipelines and ETL processes using Python and Airflow to support secure and efficient data processing
- Develop scalable microservices for data handling and transformation, suitable for high-volume data ingestion and processing
- Curate, cleanse, and secure data to support accurate and safe data transfers across multiple classification levels
- Develop solutions to support both batch and streaming data processing
- Integrate data pipelines with data lakes, warehouses, and databases, enhancing data accessibility and efficiency
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical data requirements
- Ensure adherence to data handling best practices and compliance with security requirements when working with classified datasets
- Employ data visualization techniques to make data more accessible and actionable for mission teams.
Benefits
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
