Data Engineer / Integration Specialist

Network Designs, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement matching

Paid leave

Job summary

Network Designs, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer / Integration Specialist to enhance data interoperability for the VA. This critical role involves building data pipelines, enabling integration, and supporting enterprise data exchange, primarily involving SQL, Python, and Java. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position is primarily remote but requires some on-site presence in Washington, D.C. Competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms are preferred.
• Experience with healthcare data (HL7, FHIR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Build and maintain APIs and integration services.
• Ensure interoperability across systems and platforms.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

ETL tools

Data modeling

APIs

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Data governance

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Kafka

Kinesis

S3

Glue

Lambda

RDS

Redshift

Job description

About NDi

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi’s core values have driven the business and create an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. We value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas.

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Veteran applicants are encouraged.

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Engineer / Integration Specialist to support data modernization and interoperability initiatives for the VA under T4NG2. This role focuses on building data pipelines, enabling system integration, and supporting enterprise data exchange. This position is critical to improving data accessibility, interoperability, and decision‑making across VA systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• This position is primarily remote; however, must be able to come on‑site in Washington, DC, as required.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms are preferred
• Experience with ETL tools and data pipeline development
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages (Python, Java)
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and middleware
• Knowledge of data modeling and architecture
• Experience with event‑driven and streaming data architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS/SNS)
• Experience integrating with VA Lighthouse APIs or enterprise API gateway platforms
• Knowledge of FHIR‑based APIs and real‑time healthcare data exchange patterns (not just HL7/FHIR formats)
• Experience working in AWS GovCloud environments
• Familiarity with cloud‑native data services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, RDS, Redshift, Kinesis)
• Experience with data governance, lineage, and data quality frameworks
• Understanding of data security and privacy controls in regulated environments (PII/PHI, FISMA/FedRAMP)
• Experience with API‑first integration patterns and microservices‑based data access
• Experience supporting legacy system integration (mainframe or monolith modernization)
• Familiarity with containerized data services (Docker/Kubernetes)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare data (HL7, FHIR)
• Experience supporting federal or VA data systems
• Knowledge of big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data pipelines and ETL processes
• Build and maintain APIs and integration services
• Support data migration, transformation, and standardization
• Ensure interoperability across systems and platforms
• Work with structured and unstructured data sources
• Optimize data performance and reliability
• Collaborate with analytics and application teams

Why This Role Matters

Data Engineers enable the VA to unlock the value of its data, improving interoperability, analytics, and outcomes for Veteran services.

Compensation And Benefits

At NDi, we value our team and provide competitive benefits and compensation packages, including health, dental, vision, pet, legal insurance, 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, holidays, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and more.

Veterans First Commitment

As a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service and recognizes their unique skills.

Commitment To Diversity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.