Dynamite Data Engineer

Black Cape

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance is a must
  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering
  • Proficient in Python for data manipulation and scripting
  • Experience with Databricks platform
  • Strong skills in designing and implementing ETL processes
  • Familiar with at least one relational database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite)
  • Experience in Agile SCRUM methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Software Engineers and Data Scientists to ensure data availability
  • Develop, implement, and maintain ETL processes
  • Transform complex data outputs into interactive dashboards using Qlik
  • Deploy cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning applications
  • Utilize AWS and commercial best practices to deliver impactful solutions
  • Support senior defense leadership with critical data-driven insights
  • Adapt quickly to new technologies and languages

Benefits

  • 401K plan
  • Generous time off policy
  • Exceptional team-building and company events
  • Mentorship and professional development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Supportive parental policy
Full Job Description
Title:Dynamite 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 TS/SCI clearance

***MUST HAVE an Active TS/SCI 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 Policy

CONTACT: Please Apply Here! We will contact you if you are a good fit.

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