Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:Skills:Analytics, Database Architecture, Planning
Certifications:None
Experience:8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:Yes
Job Description:The Java/ETL Developer will manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems. Additionally, they will provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, analytics, operations, databases, and maintenance of data and associated systems. As a member of the team, candidate will work in a multi-tasking, quick-paced, dynamic, process-improvement environment that requires experience with the principles of large-scale (terabytes) database development, large-scale file manipulation, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation.
HOW A DATA ENGINEER ETL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT- Provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, analytics, operations, databases, and maintenance of data and associated systems.
- Develop and manage complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines.
- Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for the ETL process.
- Resolve complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations.
- Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
- Research emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with teammates, customers, and external partners.
- Prepare written and verbal communications on analyses, findings, and project progress.
- Write and maintain technical documentation.
- Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS- Demonstrated experience with the following languages: Java/J2EE, XML, JSON, Python
- Demonstrated experience translating data insights into tools or analytic capabilities that inform operational decisions and/or improve processes.
- Demonstrated experience with relational databases (ex - Oracle / MySql).
- Demonstrated experience with search architecture and data visualization tools (ex - Tableau, ElasticSearch, ArcGIS).
- Familiar with servers operating systems; Windows, Linux, and cloud infrastructure.
- Familiar with database methodologies.
- Familiar with Source code management and integration (ex - GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins).
- Familiar with ETL frameworks such as SAFE FME, Petaho, or NiFi.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment with a focus on continual process improvement and a proactive approach to problem solving.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:- 8+ years of related data engineering and ETL experience
- Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent 5 years job-related experience
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi or Pentaho or Java
- Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Location - Herndon, VA
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:- 401K with company match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
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The likely salary range for this position is $174,250 - $235,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:USA VA Herndon
Additional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
