Data Engineer III

Deloitte France; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte’s AI & Data team is seeking a Data Engineer III to design, build, and maintain data pipelines across platforms for government and public sector clients. You will implement Python and SQL-based transformations with PySpark/Spark SQL, while shaping data models, metadata, and quality controls.

Work is onsite in Arlington, VA or Rosslyn, VA; a Secret clearance and 0–10% travel are required. You’ll collaborate with on-site client teams and senior engineers to optimize data platform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a technical field.
• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, integrating, or maintaining data pipelines and data integrations using Python and SQL.
• 4+ years of experience using PySpark or Spark SQL in distributed data processing environments.
• 4+ years of experience with data modeling, schema design and evolution, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality controls.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to work onsite in Arlington, VA or Rosslyn, VA; travel 0–10%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain data pipelines across multiple platforms.
• Build and optimize data transformations using Python, SQL, PySpark, and Spark SQL.
• Develop and maintain data models, schema designs, metadata, lineage, and data quality controls.
• Troubleshoot pipeline and production issues; support testing, reviews, and documentation.
• Collaborate with client and engineering teams onsite to support data platform operations and optimization.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Lead projects

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Meet deadlines

Provide guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Databricks (WDP)

Maven Smart System (MSS)

Palantir Foundry

Data orchestration tooling

Job description

Our Deloitte AI & Engineering team works to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients’ success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.

Work you'll do

As a Data Engineer III on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for…

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain data pipelines and data integrations across multiple platforms
• Build and optimize data transformations using Python, Structured Query Language (SQL), PySpark, and Spark SQL to support ingestion, processing, and delivery needs
• Develop and maintain data models, schema designs, metadata, lineage, and data quality controls across relational and non-relational data stores
• Troubleshoot pipeline, integration, data, and production issues and support testing, validation, code reviews, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with client and engineering teams in onsite delivery environments to support data platform operations, query optimization, and continuous improvement

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a technical field
• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, integrating, or maintaining data pipelines and data integrations using Python and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• 4+ years of experience using PySpark or Spark SQL in distributed data processing environments
• 4+ years of experience with data modeling, schema design and evolution, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality controls
• Active Secret clearance and ability to work fully onsite in Arlington, Virginia, or Rosslyn, Virginia
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience with War Data Platform (WDP) Databricks
• Experience with Maven Smart System (MSS) or Palantir Foundry
• Experience with data pipeline orchestration, scheduling, dependency management, and operational support
• Experience with data catalogs, governance frameworks, metadata management, lineage tools, and automated data quality monitoring
• Experience with observability practices, including centralized logging, pipeline monitoring, alerting, data freshness checks, and service health checks
• Experience with cloud, hybrid, or enterprise data platforms supporting military readiness or federal government data environments

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Virginia and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $124,700 - $207,800.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.