Data Engineer | TS/SCI w/ CI Poly for Government

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc.; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer in McLean, VA to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and architectures that support business decisions.

The role requires a TS SCI clearance with CI Poly, strong SQL, and experience with Python/Java/Scala to transform data from multiple sources. The ideal candidate will develop scalable data systems, collaborate with data scientists and analysts, and ensure data governance and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
• Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

Responsibilities

• Develop, construct, test, and maintain architectures such as databases and large-scale processing systems.
• Ensure data architecture supports business requirements and is scalable and sustainable.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to improve data quality and accessibility.
• Implement data collection, transformation, and storage strategies to optimize data flow and collection.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, including automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery.
• Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metrics.
• Work with stakeholders to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve data engineering practices.

Skills

TS SCI clearance

SQL

Python

Java

Scala

Data pipelines

ETL

Cloud knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer in McLean, VA to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and architectures that support business decisions.

The role requires a TS SCI clearance with CI Poly, strong SQL, and experience with Python/Java/Scala to transform data from multiple sources. The ideal candidate will develop scalable data systems, collaborate with data scientists and analysts, and ensure data governance and security.