Senior Data Platform Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 205,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare

8% 401(k) employer match with immediate vesting

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Maryland is seeking a Software Engineer responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows using Apache Airflow. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of software engineering experience, with proficiency in Python, Java, and various Linux tools. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $205,000 and $215,000, extensive benefits including 25 days PTO and 100% employer-paid healthcare. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow.
• Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient and secure.

Skills

Software development in Python

Software development in Java

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Apache Airflow

Apache Spark

Docker

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

Overview

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: 16 hours/week

Responsibilities

• The Software Engineer shall be responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow.
• This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases.
• The engineer will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 5 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, and Podman
• Experience with Git Source Control System

• Desired Experience: Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $205,000 - $215,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer and Equal Opportunity

The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. This range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position.

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