Backend Engineer - AI & Data Platforms

Deloitte France; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte's AI & Data team is looking for an AI & Data Science Engineer to design and operate data platforms, pipelines, and analytics products for government clients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver scalable solutions that enable mission outcomes and measurable client impact.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of backend data work, with an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of experience developing, integrating, or maintaining backend applications, services, or data pipelines.
• 1+ years of experience troubleshooting application, data, integration, or production issues.
• 1+ years of experience with data modeling, schema management, data lineage, metadata management, and data-quality controls.
• 1+ years of experience with CI/CD concepts and automated software delivery.
• 1+ years of experience with Python, SQL, or comparable backend programming languages.
• 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

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

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Guidance to others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Pipeline Builder

Code Workbooks

APIs

Job description

Deloitte's AI & Data team is looking for an AI & Data Science Engineer to design and operate data platforms, pipelines, and analytics products for government clients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver scalable solutions that enable mission outcomes and measurable client impact.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of backend data work, with an active Secret clearance.