Data Engineer

Agile Defense, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense, Inc. in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Data Engineer to build and sustain secure, analytics-ready data pipelines for mission-critical work.

This onsite role focuses on ETL/ELT workflows and dependable datasets, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to process both structured and unstructured data. You will work with Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, and related tools, ensure data quality, version control, and Agile practices, and you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical certification, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, software development, data analytics, or enterprise-platform work.
• Working familiarity with Python and SQL, including data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices; familiarity with Spark, PySpark, Databricks, or comparable technologies.
• Experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations.
• Understanding of version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development.
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Active US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics-ready datasets.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process structured and unstructured data using tools such as Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms.
• Support ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark

PySpark

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

ETL/ELT

Data modeling

Data validation

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Maven Smart Systems

Job description

Agile Defense is seeking a Data Engineer to help build and sustain secure, analytics-ready data pipelines that support mission work in Honolulu, HI. This onsite role focuses on ETL/ELT workflows and dependable datasets, partnering with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process both structured and unstructured data using specified platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics-ready datasets.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process structured and unstructured data using tools such as Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms.
• Support ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations to enable downstream analytics and engineering use cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical certification, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, software development, data analytics, or enterprise-platform work.
• Working familiarity with Python and SQL, including data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices; familiarity with Spark, PySpark, Databricks, or comparable technologies.
• Experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations.
• Understanding of version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development.
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Active US government security clearance.

Technologies

• Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark
• Databricks, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or War Data Platform.
• Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, APIs, or Terraform.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with DoD data environments and classified networks.
• Prior Combatant Command support.
• Solid Python and SQL skills with familiarity in JavaScript/TypeScript.

Working Conditions and Clearance

This position is located in Honolulu, HI and requires the ability to work onsite in a SCIF.

The role requires candidates to be U.S. citizens and to possess, at minimum, an active Secret security clearance. Depending on project assignment, candidates may need to obtain and maintain higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI.

Salary: USD 135,000 to 165,000 per year.