ETL Developer

Ideal Innovations, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Innovations, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking an ETL Developer to design and implement NiFi-based data pipelines across on-prem and cloud environments. The role emphasizes performance tuning, scalability, and security within a DevOps framework, with a focus on integrating AWS, Azure, OCI, Kafka, Elasticsearch, S3, and SQS/SNS.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required. You will collaborate with data architects, engineers, and stakeholders to translate complex data requirements into robust,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Experience designing, developing, and managing NiFi data flows.
• Programming in Java and/or Python; automation scripting.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB).
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure or OCI; REST API integration.
• Ability to analyze data challenges and collaborate across teams.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement enterprise NiFi data pipelines for large-scale ingestion and processing.
• Tune performance, memory, and load balancing for batch and real-time processing.
• Diagnose and resolve NiFi data flow issues and bottlenecks.
• Integrate NiFi with cloud services (AWS, OCI, Azure) and related data tech.
• Follow NiFi best practices for security, governance, and deployment.
• Document data flows, mappings, and architectures for knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

NiFi data pipelines

Java

Python

REST API

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Master's degree + 2+ years

Tools

NiFi

NiFi Registry

Kafka

Elasticsearch

S3

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $87,100 USD to $133,832.50 USD
  Ideal Innovations, Inc. is committed to pay transparency. The salary range listed for this position represents our best estimate of the compensation we expect to offer at the time of extending an offer of employment. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors. We will not request or rely on salary history in our hiring process except as permitted by law.
• Travel Required : No

Description

Highlights:

• We are looking for an ETL developer to play a pivotal role in shaping, and implementing cutting-edge data flow solutions centered around Apache NiFi.
• Design and optimize complex NiFi data pipelines, supporting both batch and real-time processing through performance tuning, memory management, and load balancing.
• Integrate across big data and cloud technologies, connecting NiFi with platforms and services such as AWS, Azure, OCI, Kafka, Elasticsearch, S3, and SQS/SNS.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle within a DevOps framework, supporting the design, development, implementation, and testing of customer tools and applications.
• Solve complex data and integration challenges, collaborating with data architects, data engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions supporting critical customer needs.

Typical Day:

The candidate will provide technical support in the design, development, implementation and testing of customer tools and applications in support of Extracting, Transforming and Loading (ETL) of data into an enterprise Data Lake. The candidate will be responsible for following architectural best practices, and optimizing performance in large-scale environments, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure data flow solutions that drive critical customer needs. Based in a DevOps framework, the ETL Developer participates in the delivery of major projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Tasks:

• Building complex NiFi data pipeline design: Develop and implement enterprise-level ETL NiFi data pipelines for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and processing from diverse sources.
• Performance optimization and tuning: Optimize NiFi data flows, including processor tuning, memory management, and load balancing, ensuring optimal performance for batch and real-time processing.
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex NiFi data flow issues, including performance bottlenecks, data discrepancies, and integration failures.
• Integrating with big data and cloud technologies: Seamlessly integrate NiFi with various databases, big data ecosystems, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, OCI, Azure), demonstrating familiarity in relevant services (e.g., Kafka, Elasticsearch, S3, SQS/SNS).
• Follow best practices and standards: Follow establish best practices for NiFi development, deployment, security, and governance, ensuring adherence to enterprise-wide data management policies.
• Documentation and knowledge sharing: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for NiFi data flows, mappings, architectures, and standard operating procedures, ensuring knowledge transfer and promoting efficient team operations.
• Collaboration and communication: Collaborate effectively with data architects, data engineers, application/service developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered, must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

• Education: Bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Direct experience designing, developing, and managing complex NiFi data flow solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Experience in programming languages like Java and/or Python and scripting for automation.
  • Experience writing and optimizing complex queries, along with experience in interacting with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB).
  • Experience with real-time streaming, and API integration (REST) for seamless data connectivity.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or OCI and related data services
  • Ability to analyze complex data challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts clearly.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience deploying ETL solutions in an AWS environment.
• Experience developing custom NiFi processors with Java and/or Python.
• Direct knowledge of NiFi architecture, processors, and configurations, along with hands-on experience with NiFi Registry and clustering for high availability and scalability.

Position Type Shift Information:

Citizenship & Clearance: US Citizenship and TS/SCI with a Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) Required

Location: Onsite- Bethesda, MD

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Travel Required

No.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Masters or better.

Experience

Required

4 years:

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