Senior Data Engineer

Dark Wolf; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support cloud-based and on-prem application development. The role demands a minimum of 15 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on agile methodologies and data product creation using technologies like Apache Avro, Parquet, Python, and AWS. Candidates must have TS/SCI clearance. The firm values diverse candidates and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with full lifecycle agile software development projects.
• Experience building data products in Apache Avro and/or Parquet.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud-based and on-prem application development.
• Work as a member of a software development team.

Skills

Software development

Agile development

Apache Avro

Apache Parquet

Python

AWS

REST APIs

Tools

Iceberg

Presto

Trino

Spark

Kubernetes

AirFlow

Rust

Job description

Dark Wolf constructs and deploys data management and analytics solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We’re proud to boast a world‑class engineering team that thrives on rolling up their sleeves to solve your mission’s biggest challenges.

Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and self‑directed professional to fill the role of Senior Data Engineer. The candidate will be a member of a software development team supporting cloud‑based and on‑prem application development.

Required Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience in software development
• Experience with full lifecycle agile software development projects
• Experience building data products in Apache Avro and/or Parquet
• Python
• AWS
• Experience with REST APIs

Desired Skills

• Iceberg
• Presto/Trino/Spark
• Kubernetes
• Experience in AirFlow
• Experience with creating and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) models and tools

Additional Preferred Skills

• Rust

Position Clearance Requirement

TS/SCI with Full‑Scope Polygraph

Location

Chantilly/Herndon, VA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.