Data Engineer

Edgesource Corp.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Time Off

Hybrid Workplace

401K Program

Paid Parental Leave

Extensive Coverage

Continuing Education

Open Job Opportunities

Job summary

Edgesource Corp. in McLean, VA is seeking a Data Engineer to build and optimize complex data pipelines for a high-scale environment. You will work with Python, Spark, and AWS services, focusing on data security, governance, and compliant data handling.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong SQL skills, and hands-on experience with ETL workflows, orchestration tools, and production-grade data pipelines. This is an on-site, full-time role offering a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Production data pipelines and ETL/EL workflows at scale
• Proficiency with Apache Spark and PySpark
• Advanced Python programming with Pandas/NumPy
• Understanding of data security, privacy, governance and compliance
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Step Functions, Airflow)
• Containerization and cloud deployment (Docker/Podman, AWS)
• Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, Step Functions)
• Production experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL; query optimization
• SQL and data pipeline version control (Git)
• Stakeholder collaboration with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving and debugging for data quality & performance bottlenecks
• Experience with large-scale data migrations or platform modernization
• Documentation and best-practice contribution

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end data pipelines with Python
• Deploy data pipelines with orchestration tools
• Containerize applications for cloud deployment
• Work with MySQL/PostgreSQL; performance tuning & schema design
• Optimize SQL for complex analytics
• Use Git and CI/CD for pipelines
• Handle data catalogs and data lineage, including geospatial formats
• Integrate AI/ML services and models
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data requirements
• Troubleshoot data quality issues and performance bottlenecks
• Contribute to data engineering docs and design patterns
• Support data migration and platform modernization initiatives

Skills

Advanced Python

Spark/PySpark

Data security & governance

Workflow orchestration

Containerization

AWS services

PostgreSQL & MySQL

SQL optimization

Git/CI/CD

Data pipelines

Tools

Docker/Podman

Apache Spark

Airflow/Step Functions

CI/CD tooling

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Job description

Careers

Edgesource is seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute to our teams in a variety of roles. If you are dedicated to client success, have a desire to support leading programs, and value a culture of contribution, we want to talk to you!

Edgesource is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to offering competitive salaries and benefits packages for all employees.

Benefits

Edgesource is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that promote a healthy work-life balance, provide security and assurance that your individual health needs are met, and support your life goals as part of the Edgesource family! Below, you will find examples of some of the benefits we offer:

Flex Time Off

Edgesource trusts our employees to meet their job requirements and manage their time effectively.

Hybrid Workplace

A combination of remote and onsite work environments balance the needs of our employees and customers.

401K Program

Edgesource is dedicated to contributing to your retirement future.

Paid Parental Leave

Edgesource is a family friendly company recognizing the importance of welcoming your new addition.

Extensive Coverage

Providing an array of choices to meet your individual healthcare related needs are provided by the company.

Continuing Education

Offering employees the opportunity to further their education and/or job related training.

Open Job Opportunities

Data Engineer

Location

McLean, VA

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Engineering Data Engineering

Compensation

• $130K – $145K

Company Overview

For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Engineer to work with a small team to build complex data flows for a custom application. Successful candidate will have advanced Python programming skills, familiarity with Java, an understanding of data security, privacy, governance and compliance principles and a demonstrated history of building production data pipelines and ETL workflows at scale.

Job Duties

• Building end-to-end data pipelines leveraging Python
• Using orchestration tools to deploy data pipelines, including configuring and updating Spark Jobs
• Containerizing and deploying applications in cloud environments like AWS.
• Working with MySQL and PostgreSQL including performance tuning, schema design, and query optimization for complex, analytical workloads.
• Leveraging industry standard tools for code control (Git, IaaC control, etc.)
• Working with data catalogs, tracking data lineage and handling a variety of data formats, including Geospatial.
• Using Bash scripting for automation and data processing tasks
• Integrating Al/ML services and models
• Work with stakeholders to understand data requirements, assess feasibility, and design appropriate solutions with minimal oversight
• Leverage strong problem-solving and debugging skills for data quality issues, pipeline failures, and performance bottlenecks
• Leverage a background in large-scale data migration or platform modernization efforts
• Contribute to data engineering documentation, best practices, and design patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Demonstrated experience building production data pipelines and ETL/EL workflows at scale
• Proficiency with Apache Spark and PySpark for distributed data processing
• Advanced Python programming skills including data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy) and data engineering best practices
• Understanding of data security, privacy, governance, and compliance principles
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (such as Step Functions, Airflow)
• Familiarity with containerization (such as Docker or Podman) and deploying data applications in cloud environments
• Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, Step Functions)
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL in production environments, including performance tuning and schema design
• Demonstrated experience with SQL and query optimization for complex analytical workloads
• Experience with version control (Git) and Cl/CD practices for data pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders to understand data requirements, assess feasibility, and design appropriate solutions with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for data quality issues, pipeline failures, and performance bottlenecks

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Experience with data Lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg
• Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and integrating data platform components:
• Apache Ranger (access control and data governance)
• Trino (distributed SQL query engine)
• Data catalogs (Unity Catalog OSS, Apache Polaris, etc.)
• Apache Superset {data visualization and dashboarding)
• Proficiency with Bash scripting for automation and data processing tasks
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) for data infrastructure
• Familiarity or experience with tracking data lineage and associated tooling such as Open lineage
• Familiarity or experience with Java
• Familiarity with data quality frameworks, testing methodologies, and validation strategies
• Background with large-scale data migrations or platform modernization efforts
• Experience integrating Al/ML services and models (translation, OCR, speech-to-text, NLP, language detection, topic modeling), LLMs, and RAG {retrieval-augmented generation) pipelines
• Familiarity with geospatial data processing {H3, PostGIS, or similar)
• Contributions to data engineering documentation, best practices, and design patterns
• Experience with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, etc.)

Working at Edgesource

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top‑talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well‑being of our staff to include:

• Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k Plan with Match
• Tuition & Professional Development Support
• Commuter Benefits
• Bonus & Employee Referral Programs
• Career Growth Opportunities

Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

Compensation Range: $130K - $145K