Expert ETL Developer

9th Way Insignia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,518 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

9th Way Insignia in Washington, DC is seeking an Expert ETL Developer to support government clients in data integration and analytics initiatives. This senior position requires expertise in designing and implementing ETL pipelines, data modeling, and working collaboratively within a team of technical professionals.

Qualified candidates should have a Master’s degree and 15 years of experience in ETL development. The role also offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in ETL development and data integration.
• Demonstrated experience with complex ETL processes and automation.
• Ability to operate effectively in a production environment with minimal ramp-up time.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines.
• Analyze source systems to create efficient integration solutions.
• Support data modernization and reporting efforts.

Skills

ETL development

Data engineering

SQL query optimization

Data modeling

Agile methodologies

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Informatica

Power BI

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

9th Way Insignia is a service‑disabled, veteran‑owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.

9th Way Insignia is seeking an Expert ETL Developer to support a government customer in Washington, DC. The Expert ETL Developer will support enterprise data integration, reporting modernization, automation, and analytics initiatives across multiple business lines. This position aligns to the Engineer 3 professional level within 9th Way Insignia’s career families and is expected to operate as a senior, architecture‑aware technical resource supporting production delivery with minimal ramp‑up time.

Professional Level Information

An Engineer, 3 typically plans and directs research or development work on complex projects, engaging parties in design and development. The engineer may also be involved in cost estimations and recommendations of new components. An Engineer, 3 oversees design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems, leveraging broad engineering knowledge to resolve complex problems and applying strong technical skills, innovation, and problem‑solving to support production challenges.

Functional Job (LCAT) Information

The Expert ETL Developer serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, implementing, refining, and supporting complex ETL pipelines, data integration workflows, and transformation logic in support of enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational decision‑making. The role is architecturally minded, capable of designing scalable, automated, and performance‑optimized data solutions that support current and emerging workloads across business lines. It requires a deep understanding of data modeling, source‑to‑target mapping, business rule implementation, upstream and downstream impacts, and enterprise data governance.

Collaboration with Data Analysts, Power BI Developers, Power Apps Developers, Technical Project Managers, Scrum Masters, testers, technical writers, and Government stakeholders is essential to translate requirements into reliable technical solutions. The role also contributes to technical planning, ROM development, task breakdowns, documentation, and risk identification to support disciplined and predictable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Be available on Government site in Washington, DC during normal hours of operation.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines, data integration workflows, and transformation logic supporting enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational processes.
• Analyze source systems, business rules, and data structures to develop efficient source‑to‑target mappings and sustainable integration solutions.
• Develop and optimize automated, high‑performance data workflows that reduce manual processing and improve data quality, consistency, and timeliness.
• Support data modernization and reporting efforts related to recurring reports, ad hoc queries, dashboards, and minimum viable product development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex upstream and downstream data issues, integration failures, transformation defects, and performance bottlenecks.
• Support requirements analysis, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint demonstrations, and incremental delivery of technical capabilities in an agile environment.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders and internal team members to validate requirements, clarify business rules, and identify technical risks, dependencies, and alternatives.
• Design and implement data models, transformation rules, and ETL logic that align with enterprise architecture and data governance expectations.
• Develop, update, and maintain documentation as part of normal delivery activities, including runbooks, ETL/data flow documentation, system documentation, architecture documentation, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical recommendations on solution design, task sequencing, ROM estimates, implementation approaches, and opportunities for automation or improved efficiency.
• Promote standard delivery approaches, clear work tracking, and consistent technical practices that improve process maturity and predictability.
• Work across multiple business lines and enterprise priorities to support customer mission requirements.
• Mentor less senior developers and support overall technical quality and maintainability of the team’s deliverables.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical discipline. Relevant experience may substitute for a degree per contract requirements.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in ETL development, data engineering, data warehousing, or enterprise data integration in production environments. 10 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex ETL processes, transformation logic, and automated data pipelines.
• Strong experience with data modeling, source‑to‑target mapping, and integration of data from multiple systems.
• Strong experience developing and tuning complex SQL queries and supporting relational database environments.
• Experience identifying and resolving upstream and downstream data impacts, anomalies, and performance issues.
• Experience supporting agile or iterative technical delivery efforts with backlog‑driven work, sprint‑based execution, and incremental releases.
• Experience developing technical documentation including runbooks, data flow documentation, system documentation, and operational procedures.
• Ability to operate effectively in an enterprise production environment with minimal ramp‑up time.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Experience supporting federal government customers in enterprise data warehouse, reporting, or analytics environments.
• Experience with ETL tools such as Informatica or similar enterprise integration platforms.
• Experience supporting dashboarding and downstream reporting solutions such as Power BI.
• Experience contributing to ROM development, effort estimation, and technical planning inputs for governance or change control discussions.
• Experience working in environments emphasizing process maturity, repeatability, documentation, and disciplined delivery practices.
• Current Public Trust or ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance quickly.

Salary Range

$120,518 - $150,000 USD

Clearance / Background Investigation

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, and HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.

Legal

We are an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.