Data Engineer

Northstrat Incorporated; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstrat Incorporated is seeking a Data Engineer to join our agile development team. The role focuses on building and maintaining ETL pipelines that enable data operations from ingest to query, supporting government data initiatives, and delivering value through modern tools.

The position is hybrid, with 1–2 days per week in Sterling, VA. You will work in a fast-paced environment on a cross-functional team, tackle complex data challenges, and stay updated on the latest data engineering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of total relevant experience.
• BS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience with Python and Java programming.
• Fluency in data extraction, labeling, and data prep for analytics.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, and other log formats.
• Ability to troubleshoot data flow and system issues.
• Experience with Agile software lifecycle.
• Experience with Linux and configuration tools (Git, Nexus, Maven).
• DoD 8140/8570 certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Willingness to work 1–2 days weekly at Sterling, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing ETL Pipelines.
• Work with big data systems and diverse data sets for government data acquisition, analysis, and sharing.
• Understand technical complexities and continuously learn and adapt.
• Show strong testing and quality assurance, troubleshoot data flow issues under deadlines.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, small business environment with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Java

ETL pipelines

Linux

Kubernetes

Data analysis

Agile

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Nexus

Maven

Job description

Northstrat is seeking a Data Engineer to join the agile development team. The team builds and maintains ETL pipelines that enable full spectrum data operation from ingest to query exceeding current and expected business value requirements through multiple significant experiences. As an individual contributing member of the team, you will participate in our fully agile development process and have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. The work environment is a hybrid one, with a mix of remote and in-person work.

If you are a self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing ETL Pipelines
• The ideal candidate will have worked with big data systems, complex structured and unstructured data sets, and have supported government data acquisition, analysis, and/or sharing efforts in the past
• To excel in the position, the candidate shall have a strong attention to detail, be able to understand technical complexities, and have the willingness to learn and adapt to the situation
• Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing and quality assurance skills.
• Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment independently and with our talented team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have: At least 5 years of minimum total relevant experience.
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, org technical degree or industry experience equivalent
• Current or Active Top-Secret Clearance is required, SCI eligible.
• Must have experience with programming languages Python and Java
• Fluency with data extraction, custom translation development, and loading including data prep and labeling to enable data analytics
• Familiarity with various log formats such as JSON, XML, and others
• Ability to decompose technical problems and troubleshoot system and data flow issues
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle
• Experience with the Linux operating system
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
• Familiarity with network and other cyber security logs and information (windows logs, firewall logs, etc) Experience with working on data from acquisition to end display/usage
• Experience troubleshooting and investigating errors and data problems at scale
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+) or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Sterling, VA office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• Desired: 7 years (minimum) total relevant experience.
• Experience with the underlying architectures for one or more legacy Unified Platform data platforms (Unified Platform GovCloud, DoD Big Data Platform, JCWA systems) or similar commercial systems consistent with the SOO (Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud-based systems or AI/ ML development a plus.
• Experience with SQL through tools such as trino
• Experience developing with Kubernetes environments
• Prior Experience supporting cyber and/or network security operations within a large enterprise, as either an analyst, engineer, architect, or developer
• Experience with data flow, management (i.e. Kafka, NiFi, and SQS solutions)
• Familiarity with Zoom/Teams/Meet style team meetings
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.).

Benefits

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John's IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee's behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee's compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Bring Your True Self

We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too!

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.