SQL Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a skilled SQL developer and data engineer to design, develop, and optimize data solutions for federal health programs and high-impact missions. You will use advanced SQL and Databricks to build scalable pipelines and analytics-ready datasets.

Collaborate with diverse teams to improve data quality, integrate data from multiple sources, and deliver secure, high-performing solutions. A strong focus on communication and problem-solving is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL solutions in Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, and Databricks SQL.
• 2+ years of experience with Databricks including notebooks, jobs, workflows, Spark, Delta Lake, and cluster configuration.
• Experience with relational databases, data modeling, dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and medallion architecture patterns.
• Experience integrating data from databases, cloud data platforms, APIs, JSON, XML, and flat files.
• Experience developing data engineering solutions in Python and managing code through Git.
• Experience implementing automated testing, data validation, reconciliation, and data-quality processes.
• Ability to translate solutions across different SQL dialects and environments.
• Ability to work independently in Agile, client-focused settings and communicate risks early.
• Public Trust eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize data solutions to support federal health programs and mission-critical decisions.
• Apply advanced SQL and Databricks experience to build scalable data pipelines and analytics-ready datasets.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, software developers, data scientists, and stakeholders to improve data quality and delivery.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL development

Python data engineering

Databricks

Git/version control

Agile collaboration

Data modeling

Data quality/data reconciliation

Communication (technical to non-tech)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Engineering/Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics

Tools

Databricks

Delta Lake

Apache Spark

Pentaho

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As organizations collect increasing volumes of data from various sources, effective data engineering is essential to producing reliable insights and supporting mission-critical decisions. As a SQL developer and data engineer, you will help design, develop, and optimize data solutions that support federal health programs, regulatory science, and other high-impact missions.

You will apply advanced SQL skills and hands-on Databricks experience to build scalable data pipelines, data models, and analytics-ready datasets. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, software developers, data scientists, and client stakeholders to integrate data, improve data quality, and deliver secure, high-performing solutions.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Work with us to use data for good.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL solutions, including queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and data transformations, in Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, and Databricks SQL
• 2+ years of experience with Databricks, including Databricks Workspace, notebooks, jobs, workflows, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and cluster configuration
• Experience with relational databases, data modeling, dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and designing and implementing medallion architecture patterns
• Experience integrating data from databases, cloud data platforms, APIs, JSON, XML, and flat files
• Experience in developing data engineering solutions in Python and managing code through Git or comparable source-control tools
• Experience implementing automated testing, data validation, data reconciliation, and data-quality processes
• Ability to translate solutions across different SQL dialects and database environments
• Ability to work independently in an Agile, collaborative, and client-focused environment, troubleshoot complex issues, raise questions proactively, communicate potential risks, and recommended actions to management early
• Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics

Nice If You Have

• Experience with advanced Databricks capabilities, including Delta Live Tables, Workflows, and Unity Catalog
• Experience developing and optimizing data transformation workflows, including ETL and ELT processes supporting reporting, analytics, or operational systems
• Experience with Pentaho or equivalent data integration and ETL tools
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and software development practices for data solutions
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools or techniques to improve data engineering workflows, pipeline performance, or developer productivity
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, data lineage, privacy, security, and access controls
• Experience supporting federal health data systems, regulatory science, or other regulated data environments
• Databricks, AWS Cloud, or Data Engineering technical Certification

Vetting

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

SQL Data Engineer

The Opportunity

As organizations collect increasing volumes of data from various sources, effective data engineering is essential to producing reliable insights and supporting mission-critical decisions. As a SQL developer and data engineer, you will help design, develop, and optimize data solutions that support federal health programs, regulatory science, and other high-impact missions.

You will apply advanced SQL skills and hands-on Databricks experience to build scalable data pipelines, data models, and analytics-ready datasets. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, software developers, data scientists, and client stakeholders to integrate data, improve data quality, and deliver secure, high-performing solutions.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Work with us to use data for good.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL solutions, including queries, stored procedures, views, functions, and data transformations, in Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, and Databricks SQL
• 2+ years of experience with Databricks, including Databricks Workspace, notebooks, jobs, workflows, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and cluster configuration
• Experience with relational databases, data modeling, dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and designing and implementing medallion architecture patterns
• Experience integrating data from databases, cloud data platforms, APIs, JSON, XML, and flat files
• Experience in developing data engineering solutions in Python and managing code through Git or comparable source-control tools
• Experience implementing automated testing, data validation, data reconciliation, and data-quality processes
• Ability to translate solutions across different SQL dialects and database environments
• Ability to work independently in an Agile, collaborative, and client-focused environment, troubleshoot complex issues, raise questions proactively, communicate potential risks, and recommended actions to management early
• Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics

Nice If You Have

• Experience with advanced Databricks capabilities, including Delta Live Tables, Workflows, and Unity Catalog
• Experience developing and optimizing data transformation workflows, including ETL and ELT processes supporting reporting, analytics, or operational systems
• Experience with Pentaho or equivalent data integration and ETL tools
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and software development practices for data solutions
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools or techniques to improve data engineering workflows, pipeline performance, or developer productivity
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, data lineage, privacy, security, and access controls
• Experience supporting federal health data systems, regulatory science, or other regulated data environments
• Databricks, AWS Cloud, or Data Engineering technical Certification

Vetting

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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 interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.