Data Engineer
The Opportunity:
As a data engineer at Booz Allen, you'll help build advanced technology solutions and implement data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. You'll deploy and develop pipelines and platforms that organize and make disparate data meaningful. Here, you'll work with and guide a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment. You'll use your experience in analytical exploration and data examination while you manage the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients.
The DoD space is looking for individuals with exceptional software development, data engineering, or data science backgrounds who have done outstanding work utilizing tools such as Foundry, Spark, Python, Qlik, Tableau, and web development frameworks such as React. In short, we are seeking a "full-stack" data engineer who is passionate about building data applications from end to end. This includes data engineering back-ends to building interactive front-ends. For example, on of our offices is leading data analytics efforts of logistics data sets for the US Navy. Moreover, we strive to maintain the very best software and data development practices that our clients trust, we are hoping you pride yourself on writing production quality code and finding the story behind the data!
You'll work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs and then dig into their data-rich environments to put together the pieces of their information puzzle. You'll work side by side with teammates in classified environments and own the development of analytics systems. You'll use a variety of different tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into meaningful answers to advise our clients as they make informed decisions. Ultimately, you'll bring a deep understanding of data fundamentals to a competitive and challenging data environment to provide the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 3+ years of experience in software development, data science, or data engineering based on impactful industry-oriented data science or full-stack development work
- 2+ years of experience utilizing Python for data related work leveraging standard libraries such as NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, and PySpark
- 1+ years of experience building visualization front ends in the form of analytics dashboards or interactive GUI applications such as web apps
- 1+ years of experience with external customer facing communication regarding technical solutions to a non-technical audience including leadership
- Experience to break down complex problems into technical solutions based on customer requirements independently
- Experience with routinely following SDLC best practices
- Ability to be detail oriented and proactive
- Ability to articulate and anticipate development risks
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with distributed data and computing tools such as Spark, MapReduce, or Hadoop
- Experience working with cloud-based environments such as AWS
- Experience with Generative AI techniques including LLMs
- Experience with React and Angular frameworks
- Experience with TypeScript
- Experience working with DoD platforms such as War Data Platform, formerly ADVANA, or Palantir Foundry
- Experience solving optimization problems from an operations research perspective such as linear programming, nonlinear programming, and constraint programming
- Experience writing production-level code for maximal efficiency, speed and reliability
- Experience working with high-ranking military personnel
- Master's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering
Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
CompensationSalary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
