Software Developer (Java / ETL)

Dovel Technologies, Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Transit Benefits

Job summary

Guidehouse in McLean, VA is seeking a Software Developer (Java / ETL) to design, build, and maintain enterprise data ingestion pipelines and API-based data services using Java and Informatica. You will modernize legacy pipelines with AWS and lakehouse patterns, implement logging and governance, and collaborate with cloud and platform teams to ensure secure, scalable data flows across the organization.

Required: 7+ years in data engineering, 5+ years with ETL tools, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of application and data engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on development in Java and enterprise integration frameworks.
• 5+ years with ETL tools (e.g., Informatica) for large-scale data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data ingestion pipelines, onboarding workflows, and API-based data services using Java and ETL platforms.
• Modernize legacy data ingestion with AWS and lakehouse architectures, supporting batch and near real-time ingestion.
• Develop and expose API-driven data services for enterprise data exchange and system interoperability.
• Implement robust logging, auditing, and monitoring for traceability and reliability across workflows.

Skills

Java

API design

Data ingestion

ETL platforms

Cloud integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Informatica

AWS

Job description

## Software Developer (Java / ETL)Applylocations: US - VA, McLeantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 42464**Job Family:**Systems Engineering**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:*** Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data ingestion pipelines, onboarding workflows, and API-based data services using Java and ETL platforms (e.g., Informatica), enabling standardized and repeatable data intake into the Data Platform.* Implement intake and onboarding solutions that support end-to-end lifecycle activities, including discovery, requirements analysis, source system profiling, and technical design, aligned to defined intake processes, SLAs, and governance requirements.* Modernize and integrate legacy data ingestion pipelines with AWS and Databricks lakehouse architecture, supporting batch and near real-time ingestion patterns and enabling consistent data flow into enterprise data services.* Develop and expose API-driven data services and integration patterns to facilitate secure data exchange across enterprise systems, analytics platforms, and downstream consumers.* Build and maintain production-ready ingestion pipelines and onboarding frameworks that meet technical, security, and documentation requirements for controlled promotion into production environments.* Implement robust logging, auditability, and monitoring capabilities across ingestion and integration workflows to support traceability, incident response, and operational reliability.* Collaborate with cloud engineering and platform operations teams to integrate ingestion pipelines with AWS services (e.g., S3, messaging/streaming services) and ensure secure, scalable connectivity across systems.* Contribute to governance and compliance practices by incorporating data classification, access control patterns, and lineage updates as part of onboarding and ingestion processes.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor’s degree is required* Minimum SEVEN (7) years of experience in application and data engineering, including strong hands-on development in Java and enterprise integration frameworks.* Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience with ETL tools (e.g., Informatica) developing and maintaining large-scale data ingestion pipelines.* Experience designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines and onboarding workflows for structured and semi-structured data sources.* Strong experience integrating legacy data systems with cloud-based platforms, including AWS services (e.g., S3, IAM, networking) and modern lakehouse architectures.* Experience building and maintaining API-based integration services for enterprise data exchange and system interoperability.* Experience implementing production-grade solutions with logging, auditing, error handling, and reliability patterns aligned to enterprise operations requirements.* Familiarity with secure development practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance requirements in regulated environments (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP High).**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Experience supporting enterprise data intake and onboarding services within a governed data platform or similar large-scale data modernization effort.* Experience integrating with Databricks lakehouse architecture, including ingestion into Delta Lake and downstream analytics enablement.* Familiarity with streaming and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, EventBridge) for near real-time data ingestion.* Experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and controlled deployments across environments.* Exposure to enterprise metadata, lineage, and catalog tooling supporting governed data platforms.* Experience supporting federal clients or working in highly regulated environments with strict data protection and audit requirements**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Parental Leave* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Care.com annual membership* Employee Assistance Program* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus**About Guidehouse**Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.*Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.*