Data Engineer

Black Cape

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant data engineering experience preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation and scripting
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks platform
  • Skilled in designing and implementing ETL processes
  • Familiarity with at least one relational database like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite
  • Experience working within Agile SCRUM teams

Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth data movement, modification, and storage processes
  • Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists for deployment and scalability
  • Develop innovative data solutions to meet customer needs
  • Create interactive dashboards from complex model outputs
  • Support high-level strategic decision-making through data-driven insights
  • Deliver impactful capabilities for defense leadership using AWS

Benefits

  • 401K
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous time off
  • Exceptional team-building and fun company events
  • Mentorship and professional development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave policy
Full Job Description
Title: Data Engineer (2+ years - Senior Level)

Locations: Arlington / Pentagon, VA, Reston, VA and areas throughout the DMV area

ONSITE: Ability to go ONSITE 3-5 days per week

Clearance: MUST have an Active Top Secret clearance and be willing to get a TS/SCI

***MUST HAVE an Active Top Secret clearance****

***If you do NOT have a US Citizenship AND a Security Clearance issued by a US Government Customer, we will likely not get back to you. It is a REQUIREMENT of the job.***

What we are Hiring:

Exceptional Data Engineers to ensure data availability (movement, modification, and storage) with Software Engineers and Data Scientists ensuring deployments and scalability for critical users!!

We are considering Mid to Senior Level Data Engineers.

We are expanding and need to hire motivated data engineers to help build innovative solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate needs limited direction and must be passionate about technology. A willingness and desire to pick up new technologies or languages quickly is a must.

Our team builds and deploys cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning applications that directly support national security missions. We leverage the Databricks platform for advanced data science and engineering, and transform complex model outputs into compelling, interactive dashboards using Qlik.

These solutions are built to empower 19 key Principal Staff members (Senior Executive Service members and General Officers) within the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) and the Intelligence community. Our products provide them with the critical, data-driven insights needed for strategic decision-making.

Our work is grounded in successful deployments on JWICS, NIPR, SIPR utilizing AWS, combining commercial best practices in an Agile environment to ensure we deliver impactful capabilities to senior defense leadership.

Required Technical Skills (MUST HAVES):
  • 3+ years of professional experience needed for MOST of our opportunities
  • Python experience with data manipulation, scripting, and more
  • Databricks experience
  • Proficient in designing and implementing Extract Transform Load (ETL) data processes
  • Experience with at least ONE relational database, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQLite
  • Experience with Agile SCRUM methodologies

Preferred Technical Skills (NICE TO HAVES):
  • Familiar with database design, server management, connection protocols, database normalization, and principles of information theory
  • Experience with data cleaning or data organization
  • Familiar with NiFi, SQL, NoSQL and Graph Databases and Data Lakes
  • Familiar with Dashboarding tools similar to Qlik
  • Familiar with Cybersecurity with design and implementation of unique data transfer protocols

Great Benefits | 401K | Competitive Salary | Generous Time Off | Exceptional Team-Building & Fun Company Events | Mentorship & Professional Development Programs | Tuition Reimbursement | Parental Leave Policy

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