Apache Airflow Software Engineer

Gigatec; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

10% 401k in every paycheck

100% Fully Vested!

Job summary

Gigatec is looking for a Software Engineer located in Annapolis, Maryland. This role focuses on creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. You will collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to ensure workflows are efficient and production-ready.

Strong experience in Linux CLI, Bash scripting, Python, and Java is required, along with familiarity with AWS Cloud Services and Containerization technologies. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes.
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java.
• Experience using Docker and containerization technologies.
• Experience using Apache Airflow for orchestrating workflows.
• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineers and platform teams.
• Ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready.

Skills

Linux CLI and Linux tools

Bash scripting

Python

Java

Apache Airflow

Apache Spark

Docker

Git

AWS Cloud Services

Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 10% 401k in every paycheck
• 100% Fully Vested!

NOTE– Our positions require aTop Secret clearance, as well as the favorablecompletion of a polygraph. Applicants must beauthorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.

What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)

In this key Software Engineer role, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow, keeping critical processes flowing as smoothly as a well‑timed morning coffee. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases, because no one wants a pipeline that is more decaf than dependable. You'll get to collaborate with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready, delivering results with the consistency of a favorite espresso order.

RequiredSkills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, and Podman
• Experience with Git Source Control System

RequiredSkills

• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure
• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter