Data Engineer

GRVTY; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plan

Health Savings Account

Annual Paid Time Off

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

GRVTY is looking for a Data Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This role requires an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance and focuses on developing tools and services for data engineering tasks. You will work in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and allows flexibility in your work hours.

Key responsibilities include ETL processes, data formatting, and collaborating with Data Scientists. We offer competitive benefits including a robust health plan, 401k match, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to quickly learn a new tool.
• Willingness to do development type work when needed.
• Comfortable working with and manipulating data.

Responsibilities

• Develop new tools, code, and services for data engineering activities.
• Analyze source data formats and create transformations.
• Develop ETL documentation for projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

AWS

ETL tools and processes

Data manipulation

Education

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

Tools

Docker

Hadoop/Spark

Kafka

ElasticSearch

NiFi

Job description

GRVTY’s team provides tactical data engineering solutions. We embed skilled DataEngineers, Data Scientists, and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go‑to data wranglers. We develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities. Our engineers work to collect, process, and feed analytic tools, turning data into intelligence in response to immediate mission needs, with direct impact on real world situations. You will see your work used here on a daily basis, and you'll have the opportunity to support a variety of sponsor mission organizations and mission partner organizations.

This is a time of development and growth on the program, with an increasing number of missions being supported. The work is high impact and important, and the customer moves quickly. The environment is fast‑paced, flexible, and open to innovation — you'll have more latitude here in choosing how to achieve results than on many other projects. The customer cares more about what you can do as opposed to your years of experience, and work hours are typically quite flexible — roll up your sleeves, get things done, and no one cares much about the specific hours that you work. The workspace itself is also quite nice, and there is an excellent cafeteria!

The tech stack on this team is rather huge and includes Python (Pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit‑learn, standard libraries, etc.), Python packages that wrap Machine Learning (packages for NLP, Object Detection, etc.), Linux, AWS/C2S, Apache NiFi, Spark, pySpark, Hadoop, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Solr, Kibana, neo4J, MariaDB, Postgres, Docker, Puppet, and many others. The work on this program takes place in McLean, VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

Job Overview

GRVTY is seeking a Data Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Develop new tools, code & services to execute data engineering activities. Activities include the following tasks:
• Movement of structure & unstructured data using approved methods. Execute data ingestion activities for storing data in a local or enterprise level location. View data in its source format.
• Develop code to format data that supports exploration. Analyze source data formats & work with Data Scientists & partners to determine the formats & transforms that best meet mission objectives.
• Develop code and tools to provide one‑time & on‑going data formatting & transformations into enterprise or boutique data models. Implement existing ETL code & best practices/standards.
• Develop an ETL Code Transition Plan. Develop & deliver documentation for each project including ETL mappings, code use guide, code location & access instructions.
• Facilitate Code Reviews. Provide consulting services to support data transport, ingestion, conditioning, access, & management.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn a new tool
• Strong communication skills with both your teammates, and your leads
• Willingness to do development type work when needed (junior level development at best)
• Ability to be a self‑starter and ask questions when needed
• Comfortable working with and manipulating data in compliance with the office's workflow
• Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) tools and processes.
• AWS
• APIs
• Geospatial tools/data

What Would Be Nice to Have

• Experience with OCR and text extraction of PDFs.
• Experience with data validation / data quality after ETLing to be sure it’s ready for end users
• Docker
• Jenkins
• Hadoop/Spark
• Kibana
• Kafka
• NiFi
• ElasticSearch

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose‑built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on‑the‑ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance.

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] or call 703‑544‑7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.