Data Engineer - SME

Engg; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Data Engineer (SME) to lead the design, development, and maintenance of data systems that enable advanced analytics and visual intelligence. The role focuses on scalable pipelines, large relational databases, and secure data flow.

The candidate will integrate new data systems with existing platforms and transform structured and semi-structured data into insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or related areas.
• Strong experience with relational databases, SQL, and large-scale data design.
• Hands-on experience building data pipelines for structured and semi-structured data.
• Familiarity with analytics, visualization technologies, and high-performance or distributed computing.
• Experience integrating new systems with enterprise data warehouses.
• Understanding of secure data practices and zero trust principles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support analytics and data workflows.
• Transform structured and semi-structured data into usable information.
• Design and construct large relational databases for performance and scale.
• Integrate new data systems with existing data warehouses and refine performance.
• Collaborate to analyze data needs and improve data quality and usability.
• Apply security and zero-trust principles in data operations.

Skills

Data pipelines

Relational databases

SQL

Data integration

Large-scale data design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Open source technologies

GOTS/COTS

Data warehouses

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Who you are:

The Data Engineer (SME) is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of data systems that enable advanced analytics and visual intelligence. This role focuses on developing scalable data pipelines, building large relational databases, and ensuring secure and efficient data flow throughout the organization. The SME will also work on integrating new data systems with existing platforms and transform structured and semi‑structured data into valuable insights.

What you do:

• Build and maintain data pipelines that support visual analytics applications and high‑performance data processing.
• Transform structured and semi‑structured data into usable, actionable information.
• Design and construct large enterprise relational databases and ensure they perform efficiently.
• Integrate new data systems with existing data warehouses and refine system performance.
• Use open source, COTS, and GOTS technologies to support analytics and data workflows.
• Develop strategies, standards, and best practices for database operations, programming, and security.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze data needs and enhance overall data quality and usability.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or related areas.
• Strong experience with relational databases, SQL, and large‑scale data design.
• Hands‑on experience building data pipelines for structured and semi‑structured data.
• Familiarity with analytics, visualization technologies, and high‑performance or distributed computing.
• Experience integrating new systems with enterprise data warehouses.
• Understanding of secure data practices and zero trust principles.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with government or multi‑enclave data environments.
• Background with data visualization platforms or visual analytics applications.
• Experience with cloud data platforms or hybrid architectures.
• Degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Eligibility requirement: US Citizen Active Top Secret security clearance.

Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.

We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $106,300 - $221,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affrneative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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