Data Engineer (Senior)

Cintel Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Engineer at Redstone Arsenal to design, build, and optimize data pipelines for mission-critical systems.

You will lead ETL development, data migrations, and high-performance processing using Spark, Java, and SQL in a secure DoD environment. This role requires a BS in engineering, 8+ years of data engineering experience, hands-on work with Oracle and PostgreSQL, NIFI, AWS, and Spark/Scala, plus an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Strong experience with ETL processes and data migration.
• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience with NIFI, AWS, Spark/Scala, SQL/PLSQL, Linux, Agile, Maven, GitLab.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience using Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.
• Active Top Secret security clearance (required at time of hire).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and data workflows.
• Lead data migration efforts across enterprise systems.
• Develop and optimize data processing solutions using Apache Spark.
• Work with relational databases including Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Write and maintain backend services and data integrations using Java.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and performance across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system modernization efforts.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and document data solutions in secure environments.

Skills

ETL processes

Java programming

Data migration

SQL

Linux

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

NIFI

AWS

Spark/Scala

SQL/PLSQL

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Maven

GitLab

Job description

Position Title: Data Engineer (Senior)

Location: Redstone Arsenal

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support complex data initiatives, including ETL development, large-scale data migrations, and high-performance data processing in a mission-driven environment. This role will work closely with engineering and analytics teams to design, build, and optimize data pipelines supporting critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and data workflows
• Lead and support data migration efforts across enterprise systems
• Develop and optimize data processing solutions using Apache Spark
• Work with relational databases including Oracle and PostgreSQL
• Write and maintain backend services and data integrations using Java
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and performance across platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system modernization efforts
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and document data solutions in secure environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or related roles
• Strong experience with ETL processes and data migration
• Proficiency in Java
• Exprience with: NIFI, AWS, Spark / Scala, SQL / PLSQL, Linux, Nice:Agile, maven, Gitlab
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Experience using Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
• Active Top Secret security clearance (required at time of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or federal programs
• Familiarity with large, complex data environments and legacy system modernization

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‑organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‑definedproblems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self‑motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‑of‑all‑trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology,you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.