Lead Data Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

General Dynamics - IT; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Benefits and PTO

401K match

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to guide a team in designing, building, and optimizing scalable backend and data integration systems. The role emphasizes full software lifecycle expertise, performance, and cross-platform integration in dynamic environments.

The candidate will develop and deploy software in cloud environments, implement REST APIs, enhance security controls, and ensure code quality through rigorous testing and configuration management.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience across full software development lifecycle
• Deep expertise in backend and data integration systems
• Experience with REST APIs and cloud environments
• Hands-on with Docker/Kubernetes and AWS

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and optimize scalable backend and data integration systems.
• Provide bug fixes and GUI improvements to meet operational requirements.
• Develop and modify application source code to meet new requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy software in cloud environments.
• Integrate externally developed code into core libraries and tools.
• Develop REST APIs and maintain module APIs and interfaces.
• Provide ad-hoc user training to customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure configuration management and testing across the software lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Python

Angular

Java Script

Go

REST APIs

AWS

Data pipelines

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

ElasticSearch

Kafka

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Avro

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to serve as a team lead to design, build, and optimize scalable backend and data integration systems. This role requires deep expertise across the full software development lifecycle, from system architecture to deployment, with a focus on data-intensive applications, performance optimization, and cross-platform integration. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and can deliver high-impact solutions that support mission-critical operation. The candidate will be required to:

• Provide bug fixes, enhancements, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) improvements to applications to meet operational requirements.
• Develop and modify application source code, in response to new requirements and requests for change.
• Provide enhancements to existing access controls and configurations, and monitor applications to meet operational requirements.
• Develop and deploy software, including in cloud environments.
• Integrate externally developed code into core libraries.
• Install and configure application software.
• Evaluate third party vendors and software partners.
• Design and develop Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interfaces (APIs).
• Maintain design of software libraries, including the definition of module APIs, code organization, and compliance in coding standards. This work will emphasize modularity of the libraries, re-use of common code, clean interfaces between the subsystems and integrity of design.
• Provide ad-hoc user training to potential, new, and existing customers.
• Work with the configuration manager to ensure the integration of externally developed software into core software libraries.
• Develop, as assigned, a wide range of software to run on the Sponsor's networks. The software libraries include but are not limited to audio/video, image processing algorithms, OS and file systems, and device drivers.
• Assist the Sponsor in developing specific standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality release or release readiness.
• Adhere to Configuration Management standards and practices for software and infrastructure.
• Conduct testing at all levels of the software development life cycle, to include regression testing, and adhere to strict testing procedure.

Desired Technical Capabilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in one of the following: Java, Python, Angular, Java Script, Go, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and optimizing ETL pipelines using frameworks such as Elastic Search, Kafka, and Airflow.
• Demonstrated experience with REST APIs.
• Hands on experience with AWS.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience building data products in Apache Avro.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.

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