Data Engineer

INflow Federal; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INflow Federal seeks a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure data pipelines and analytics infrastructure supporting a DoD modernization initiative. You will ensure reliable data flow across applications, integrating mission data into cloud storage and analytics environments.

This fully remote role focuses on interoperability, analytics, and automation across AWS GovCloud IL2–IL5 environments with secure DevSecOps practices and DoD compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation.
• Strong SQL and database modeling across relational and non-relational stores.
• Knowledge of DoD security standards, encryption, RMF, and STIG adherence.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines supporting ingestion and transformation of mission data.
• Develop data models across PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, and MongoDB.
• Collaborate with architects, integration developers, and analysts to ensure data integrity in cloud environments.
• Migrate and synchronize data between legacy systems and modern cloud platforms.
• Leverage AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, RDS, Redshift, Kinesis) for scalable data infrastructure.
• Validate data quality and generate reports to ensure accuracy.
• Integrate data from APIs, streaming sources, and file systems into data lakes.
• Automate data workflows with IaC and CI/CD for repeatability.
• Monitor pipeline performance and meet SLAs; enforce security controls per RMF.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL frameworks

AWS GovCloud

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

DynamoDB

MongoDB

REST APIs

RMF/STIG

Data validation

Power BI

Tableau

QuickSight

Agile/DevSecOps

AWS Data Engineer

CDMP

Security+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Apache NiFi

Talend

AWS Glue

RDS

S3

Redshift

Lambda

GIT / CI-CD

Job description

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Job Overview:

INflow Federal is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure data pipelines, transformations, and analytics infrastructure supporting enterprise systems within a Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiative. The Data Engineer will ensure accurate, reliable, and performant data flow across applications, integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple mission sources into cloud-based storage and analytics environments. This position plays a critical role in enabling interoperability, analytics, and automation across AWS GovCloud IL2–IL5 environments through the use of scalable data engineering practices and secure DevSecOps integration. This is a fully remote position.

Here, your work is more than a job - it’s a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes supporting ingestion, transformation, and validation of mission data
• Develop and optimize data models and schemas across relational and non-relational databases to support system integrations and analytics
• Collaborate with system architects, integration developers, and data analysts to ensure data consistency, security, and integrity across cloud environments
• Implement data migration and synchronization between legacy systems, applications, and modern cloud platforms
• Utilize AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, RDS, Redshift, Kinesis) to build and sustain scalable and fault-tolerant data infrastructure
• Support data validation and reconciliation, performing quality checks and developing reports to ensure accuracy
• Integrate data from APIs, streaming sources, and file-based systems into centralized repositories or data lakes
• Automate data workflows using infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD principles to ensure repeatability and efficiency
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs and operational reliability
• Implement data encryption, masking, and access controls in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and RMF requirements
• Support development of dashboards and analytics products, enabling data-driven insights for mission stakeholders
• Maintain documentation and metadata repositories, including data dictionaries, lineage, and technical specifications
• Participate in Agile sprints, contributing to backlog refinement, testing, and cross-functional collaboration

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with Python, SQL, and ETL frameworks (e.g., Apache NiFi, Talend, or AWS Glue)
• Experience with cloud data services, preferably AWS GovCloud (RDS, S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift)
• Knowledge of database management systems (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration and data exchange standards (JSON, XML, CSV)
• Understanding of DoD data security and compliance standards, including encryption, RMF, and STIG adherence
• Experience developing and maintaining data validation, profiling, and transformation scripts
• Exposure to data visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight)
• Familiarity with Agile software development and DevSecOps delivery frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data integration and performance tuning
• Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and functional teams
• Attention to detail with focus on data accuracy and consistency
• Ability to balance data governance, security, and performance objectives
• Commitment to continuous improvement and mission impact through data-driven decision-making
• Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate or AWS Certified Developer, CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, integration, or analytics enablement
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines in enterprise or federal environments

Required Clearance

• Active DoD Secret clearance

$70,000 - $90,000 a year

This is the likely salary range for this position. 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.

Certification Requirements

Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built 8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.

Other Notes

• Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
• If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
• Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Citizenship Requirements

* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.