Senior Data Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Fort Bragg (NC); Hybride; USD 168 000 - 228 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K with company match

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Résumé du poste

Iron EagleX (IEX), a subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), seeks a Data Engineer SME with strong ETL emphasis to design, build, and maintain data pipelines that centralize data from various applications. You will collaborate with software developers, data analysts, and product teams to ensure secure data storage and efficient retrieval.

This hybrid role is based in Fort Bragg, NC. You will implement scalable data solutions, leverage Airflow, Kafka, and OpenSearch, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience using SQL compliant database solutions such as Postgres.
• Familiarity with Trino for enhanced SQL query processing in large datasets.
• Experience with ElasticSearch/OpenSearch for data indexing and search functionalities.
• Understanding of vector databases, embedding models, and vector search for AI applications.
• Expertise in event-driven architecture and microservices development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, particularly AWS S3 and MinIO, including data storage and compute resources.
• Strong knowledge of Reggo and its application within data environments.
• Understanding of big data technologies and file formats like Parquet.
• Expertise in data pipeline orchestration and workflow automation.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments and database optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of version control with Git.
• Familiarity with OpenMetaData for data management.
• Experience implementing FastAPI for building scalable APIs.

Responsabilités

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Apache Airflow.
• Develop messaging solutions utilizing Kafka to support real-time data streaming.
• Build and maintain high-performance data retrieval solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
• Implement and optimize Python-based data processing solutions.
• Integrate batch and streaming data processing techniques to enhance data availability and accessibility.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements when working with classified data.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and develop technical solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain data engineering solutions serving data to backend production apps.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure to support scalable data solutions, including AWS S3.
• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency with Parquet files.
• Utilize Trino for distributed SQL processing.
• Leverage OpenMetaData for data discovery and governance.
• Implement APIs using FastAPI for streamlined data interaction.
• Ensure Data Governance and PKI security practices protect data.
• Leverage IC repositories for authorized data access.

Connaissances

Big Data Engineering

Database Engineering

Data Designing

Enterprise Data Engineering

Formation

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

Outils

Apache Airflow

Kafka

ElasticSearch/OpenSearch

Trino

OpenMetaData

FastAPI

AWS S3

MinIO

Parquet

Git

Description du poste

Req ID: RQ229311

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering

Skills:

Big Data Engineering,Database Engineering,Data Designing,Enterprise Data Engineering

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Data Engineer SME with a strong ETL emphasis to design, build, and maintain data collection, processing, and integration pipelines that centralize and structure data from various web-based applications. You will work closely with software developers, data analysts, and product teams to ensure seamless data flow, high-quality data storage, and efficient retrieval methods. This role is ideal for someone passionate about data-driven decision-making and optimizing data aggregation processes while exploring and identifying right-sized technologies and computing resources. This position focuses on wrangling disparate data sources into unified, consumable data APIs for internal and external stakeholders. This is a hybrid position (3 days on site) in Fort Bragg, NC.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to)

• Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Apache Airflow.
• Develop messaging solutions utilizing Kafka to support real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
• Build and maintain high-performance data retrieval solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
• Implement and optimize Python-based data processing solutions.
• Integrate batch and streaming data processing techniques to enhance data availability and accessibility.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements when working with classified data.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and develop technical solutions aligned with mission objectives.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust data engineering solutions serving data to the backend of production user facing applications.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure to support scalable and resilient data solutions, including AWS S3.
• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency, focusing on big data and the use of Parquet files.
• Utilize Trino for distributed SQL query processing.
• Leverage OpenMetaData for data discovery and governance.
• Implement APIs using FastAPI for streamlined data interaction.
• Ensure proper implementation of Data Governance requirements and adherence to common PKI security practices to appropriately protect data.
• Leverage IC repositories of user attributes to provide authorized access to data and ensure proper protections are applied.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience using SQL compliant database solutions such as Postgres.
• Familiarity with Trino for enhanced SQL query processing in large datasets.
• Experience with ElasticSearch/OpenSearch for data indexing and search functionalities.
• Understanding of vector databases, embedding models, and vector search for AI applications.
• Expertise in event-driven architecture and microservices development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, particularly AWS S3 and MinIO, including data storage and compute resources.
• Strong knowledge of Reggo and its application within data environments.
• Understanding of big data technologies and file formats like Parquet.
• Expertise in data pipeline orchestration and workflow automation.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments and database optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of version control with Git.
• Familiarity with OpenMetaData for data management.
• Experience implementing FastAPI for building scalable APIs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Security Clearance: An active TS/SCI security clearance is REQUIRED, and candidates must have or be willing to obtain a CI Poly. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $168,300 - $227,700. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

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