Data Engineer - AWS/Databricks for DoD (Hybrid, Clearance)

Transition Careers, LLC; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LDSS in Dayton, OH is hiring a Data Engineer to support DoD-grade data solutions for the Air Force MRO program. The role blends Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, and AWS in a hybrid setting with occasional in-person program meetings.

Ideal candidates understand supply chain logistics and have DoD experience. Strong collaboration with SMEs and cross-functional teams will drive data transformations across legacy systems to modern schemas.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Databricks, Spark experience; 2–3 years preferred.
• SQL proficiency; 4 years preferred.
• AWS including S3; 3 years preferred.
• Python for data analysis and workflows; 4 years preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint lists/docs and Microsoft Graph.
• Microsoft 365 apps and integration workflows.
• APIs for data exchange across systems.
• Jira or similar agile tool for project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize ETL data pipelines using Databricks and Spark.
• Develop scalable data models using Spark DataFrames/SQL for diverse sources.
• Use Python and regex for data cleansing and structuring datasets.
• Leverage APIs for data exchange and automation across systems.
• Manage SharePoint data and Microsoft Graph interactions.
• Utilize Microsoft 365 for documentation and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain AWS components including S3.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform legacy data.
• Work with SMEs to interpret business rules and implement data logic.
• Track work in Jira and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Databricks

Apache Spark

SQL

Python

AWS

SharePoint

Microsoft Graph

Jira

APIs

Data Modeling

ETL Pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

S3

Job description

LDSS in Dayton, OH is hiring a Data Engineer to support DoD-grade data solutions for the Air Force MRO program. The role blends Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, and AWS in a hybrid setting with occasional in-person program meetings.

Ideal candidates understand supply chain logistics and have DoD experience. Strong collaboration with SMEs and cross-functional teams will drive data transformations across legacy systems to modern schemas.