Data Engineer (Knowledge Graph Specialist)

blackcape; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Competitive salary

Generous time off

Mentorship & professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Parental policy

Job summary

Black Cape is seeking a Data Engineer (Knowledge Graph Specialist) in Bethesda, MD to build cloud-native web apps and advanced analytics for government customers.

You will work with cross-functional teams to architect graph-based data solutions and deliver production-ready services in classified environments, requiring TS/SCI clearance and onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1.5+ years of professional experience.
• Graph theory and data modeling with complex relationships.
• Experience with graph databases (Neo4j, Neptune, Anzograph).
• Proficiency with Cypher, SQL, and SPARQL; Python and shell scripting.
• Experience on Linux systems and with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work in classified government environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-native full-stack web applications and data-analysis tools.
• Architect graph-based data solutions and ML capabilities.
• Collaborate with DoW/IC customers and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver production-ready services in classified environments.

Skills

Graph theory

Data modeling

Graph databases

Cypher / SQL / SPARQL

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Linux systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Cross-system experience

MacOS/Windows/Linux mix

Security clearance needed

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Neo4j

Amazon Neptune

Anzograph

AWS Console

EC2

Job description

Data Engineer (Knowledge Graph Specialist)

Location: Bethesda, MD

Onsite: Expected to go onsite (into a SCIF) 3‑5 days per week

Clearance: TS/SCI required. Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI Poly are mandatory. US citizenship or a Security Clearance issued by a US Government Customer is also required.

Responsibilities: Work with Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers to develop cloud‑native full‑stack web applications, advanced data‑analysis tools, and machine‑learning capabilities. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, architect graph‑based data solutions, and deliver production‑ready services in classified environments.

Company Overview

Black Cape is a technology company focused on developing full‑stack web applications, advanced data‑analysis tools, and AI/ML capabilities for federal government customers. The team includes experienced engineers who deliver solutions across the DoW and IC by applying agile and DevOps practices.

Required Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 1.5+ years of professional experience
• Strong grasp of graph theory, data modeling, and complex relationship structures
• Expertise with graph database solutions such as Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or Anzograph
• Familiarity with query languages including Cypher, SQL, and SPARQL
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python and shell scripting
• Experience with Linux systems (RedHat‑based distributions)
• Experience working with software development teams
• Willingness to work in classified government environments
• Experience developing on MacOS, Windows, and Linux

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience with AWS Console and EC2 instance management
• Background working with Object‑Based Intelligence
• Experience communicating to senior stakeholders in a classified environment
• CompTIA Security+ certification

Benefits

Great benefits including 401K, competitive salary, generous time off, mentorship & professional development, tuition reimbursement, and parental policy.