Data Engineer

M9 Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

M9 Solutions LLC. is seeking a Data Engineer to support a government contract in Washington, DC. An active Top Secret SCI clearance is required and the role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, ETL artifacts, and cloud-based data services.

You will collaborate with a government product owner and a 7–8 person team to design robust data flows and deploy features, with occasional after-hours deployment support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed frameworks.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
• Proficient with data stores like PostgreSQL, S3, Redshift, MongoDB/DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and SQL.
• Proficient in Python with pandas, PySpark, NiFi, Airflow, AWS Lambda or similar tech.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, JMS/SQS, SNS, and Kafka.
• Familiar with Linux/Unix environments and Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement internal process improvements for scalability and automation.
• Develop data pipelines to support end-to-end solutions.
• Maintain artifacts like schemas and data dictionaries for ETL processes.
• Integrate data pipelines with AWS services to extract insights.
• Support data infrastructure needs and resolve data-related issues.
• Design robust data flows for raw and curated data.
• Provide Tier 3 support for deployed applications and dataflows.
• Define a clear product vision aligning with user needs and business goals.
• Create and manage product roadmaps with a government product owner and team of 7–8.
• Collaborate with data engineering to launch new features and document dataflows.
• Coordinate milestones and handle off-hours deployments when needed.

Skills

Top Secret SCI clearance

Distributed computing

AWS cloud

PostgreSQL

S3

Redshift

MongoDB

Redis

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Python (pandas, PySpark)

NiFi

Airflow

AWS Lambda

Docker

Kubernetes

JMS/SQS

Kafka

Linux/Unix

Agile methodologies

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira/Confluence

AWS

Job description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking aData Engineer to support a government contract for a client in Washington, DC. An activeTop Secret SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes.
• Develop and design data pipelines to support an end-to-end solution.
• Develop and maintain artifacts (e.g., schemas, data dictionaries, and transforms related to ETL processes).
• Integrate data pipelines with AWS cloud services to extract meaningful insights.
• Work with stakeholders to support their data infrastructure needs and assist with data-related technical issues.
• Design and develop robust and functional data flows to support raw data and expected data.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for deployed applications and dataflows.
• Define and communicate a clear product vision for the client's software products, aligning with user needs and business objectives.
• Create and manage product roadmaps that reflect both innovation and growth strategies.
• Partner with a government product owner and a product team of 7 - 8 full-time employees.
• Collaborate with the rest of the data engineering team to design and launch new features.
• Coordinate and document dataflows, capabilities, etc.
• Occasionally (as needed) support for off-hours deployment, such as evenings or weekends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Top Secret SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Expertise in distributed computing frameworks to handle large-scale data processing.
• Familiarity with working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or any other cloud environments.
• Working experience with datastores like PostgreSQL, S3, Redshift, MongoDB/DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and SQL.
• Proficient in utilizing Python with key libraries like pandas and PySpark, NiFi, Airflow, AWS Lambda, or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of software platforms and services, such as Docker, Kubernetes, JMS/SQS, SNS, and Kafka.
• Familiar with Linux/Unix server environments.
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Publishing and/or presenting design reports.
• Coordinating with other team members to reach project milestones and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Collaboration tools, such as Jira and Confluence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community and the intel cycle.
• Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications.
• Keen interest in learning and using the latest software tools, methods, and technologies to solve real-world problem sets vital to national security.
• Working knowledge of public keys and digital certificates.
• Experience with DevOps environments.
• Expertise in various COTS, GOTS, and open source tools that support the development of data integration and visualization applications.
• Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications.
• Specialization in object-oriented programming languages, scripting, and databases.

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Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Salary Range

$150,000 — $164,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department [e-mail] 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery andgrowth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and valuediverse perspectivesin driving the vision of the company.