Senior Data Engineer: Scalable Pipelines & AI Impact

Booz Allen Hamilton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead data engineering efforts on mission-driven projects across advanced technologies such as IoT, ML, and AI. You will guide pipeline development, supervise cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable platforms that organize disparate data for insights.

You should have 4+ years in Java/Spring, Linux/UNIX, and container orchestration, with TS/SCI clearance or eligibility. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of Java and Spring Framework experience.
• 4+ years Linux/UNIX experience including shell scripting.
• 4+ years Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD knowledge.
• Experience leading software development in enterprise environments.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering activities on mission-driven projects.
• Oversee development and deployment of data pipelines and platforms.
• Mentor analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers.
• Collaborate in fast-paced, agile environments to deliver scalable data solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Linux/UNIX

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Project leadership

Security clearance TS/SCI w/ poly

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

Apache NiFi

Kafka

MongoDB

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead data engineering efforts on mission-driven projects across advanced technologies such as IoT, ML, and AI. You will guide pipeline development, supervise cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable platforms that organize disparate data for insights.

You should have 4+ years in Java/Spring, Linux/UNIX, and container orchestration, with TS/SCI clearance or eligibility. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.