Lead Data Engineer — TS/SCI Cleared, ETL & API Focus

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, seeks a senior data engineer in Tampa, FL. You design and maintain scalable SQL databases and data pipelines, and build API endpoints for diverse data sources.

You will lead complex data projects, mentor junior staff, and work on cloud-integrated ETL/ELT workflows with Python, SQL, and Spark. On-site, US citizens only; TS/SCI clearance required or achievable.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python, Bash, and SQL with experience in Postgres or Elasticsearch
• Experience building API endpoints using Flask or FastAPI
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiar with Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed data tools
• Current DoW TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one
• On-site work requirement: 5 days in Florida
• US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable SQL databases and data pipelines
• Create API endpoints using Flask or FastAPI for accessing CAI/PAI datasets
• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines with Apache Airflow to Postgres or Elasticsearch
• Mentor junior staff and lead complex data engineering projects
• Ensure data quality, security, and documentation across environments

Skills

API Integration

Data Engineering

Data ETL

Git

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

SQL

Postgres

Elasticsearch

Flask

FastAPI

Docker

Airflow

Kafka

Hive

Spark

Job description

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, seeks a senior data engineer in Tampa, FL. You design and maintain scalable SQL databases and data pipelines, and build API endpoints for diverse data sources.

You will lead complex data projects, mentor junior staff, and work on cloud-integrated ETL/ELT workflows with Python, SQL, and Spark. On-site, US citizens only; TS/SCI clearance required or achievable.