Backend Engineer, AI & Data Platforms

Deloitte France; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte's Government & Public Services GPS practice seeks an AI & Data Engineer to help design, build, and operate modern data platforms for government clients. You will design data architectures, data pipelines, and analytics products that enable mission-focused results.

In this role, you will work onsite in Arlington, VA, travel 5-25%, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying DevOps and data engineering best practices to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1+ year experience developing, integrating, or maintaining backend applications, services, or data pipelines.
• 1+ year experience troubleshooting application, data, integration, or production issues.
• 1+ year experience with data modeling, schema management, data lineage, metadata management, and data-quality controls.
• 1+ year experience with CI/CD concepts and automated software delivery.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Ability to work onsite four or more days per week in Arlington, VA, or Rosslyn, VA.
• Ability to travel 5-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Responsibilities

• Designing modern data architecture, data pipelines, and workflows using Palantir Foundry and cloud-based technologies
• Building and deploying data engineering solutions that support enterprise transformation and mission-driven outcomes
• Developing analytics products and applications that integrate, transform, and operationalize enterprise data
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and deliver scalable solutions
• Applying DevOps and statistical programming tools to improve data quality, platform performance, and operational efficiency

Skills

Backend development

Data modeling

CI/CD

Python/SQL

Security clearance

Onsite work

Travel readiness

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Pipeline Builder

Code Workbooks

Transforms

APIs

Job description

Deloitte's Government & Public Services GPS practice seeks an AI & Data Engineer to help design, build, and operate modern data platforms for government clients. You will design data architectures, data pipelines, and analytics products that enable mission-focused results.

In this role, you will work onsite in Arlington, VA, travel 5-25%, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying DevOps and data engineering best practices to deliver scalable solutions.