Data Engineer

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the geospatial solutions sector is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing data workflows, and collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality data solutions. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a culture that encourages growth and leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the defense and intelligence sectors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about data engineering, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with matching

Escalating vacation time

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development training

Free beverages and snacks

Weekly catered lunches

Breakfast on Fridays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Proven ability to optimize and troubleshoot complex data systems.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex data pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Implement and manage ETL processes using advanced tools.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Engineering

DevOps

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Airflow

Spark

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients. We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating software development with geospatial intelligence. Our projects range from data collection to advanced deep learning, leveraging tools like Python, C#, and ArcGIS.

We don't just fill roles we build teams of high performers and leaders who make an immediate impact. At our core, we're driven by innovation and powered by people who work at the intersection of passion and performance. Here, you'll collaborate with bold thinkers, leverage cutting edge technology, and tackle meaningful challenges from day one.

Our culture is defined and anchored by three pillars:

Energy: We bring passion, purpose, and urgency to our work.

Edge: We take initiative, embrace growth, and step outside our comfort zone.

Execution: We get things done smartly, decisively, and with real results.

If you're the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team.

Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph

US Citizenship Required

As a Senior Data Engineer you will...

• Help deploy a cloud-based Common Data Fabric (CDF) that streamlines data sharing across the DoD Intelligence Community.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex, scalable data pipelines.
• Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Implement and manage ETL processes using advanced tools like Apache Airflow, Spark, or similar.
• Ensure data quality and consistency through rigorous testing, validation, and governance practices.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain data infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Implement DevOps practices to streamline data workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the data engineering team.

Senior Data Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Extensive experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services.
• 2+ Experience in Python Development
• Strong understanding and practical experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to optimize and troubleshoot complex data systems and pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior engineers.

Additional Skills We’d Like to See:

• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+)
• Experience or expertise using, managing, and/or testing API Gateway tools and Rest APIs
• Experience or expertise configuring an LDAP client to connect to IPA
• Experience with Apache Hadoop and ETL

Who we are:

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.

We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:

·100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance

·Paid parental leave

·401k with matching

·Escalating vacation time

·Referral bonuses

·Tuition reimbursement

·Professional development training

·Free beverages and snacks

·Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays

Grow to be our next leader:

At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.