Sr. Data and AI Engineer

ECS; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Sr. Data and AI Engineer to join our Solutions team, working in a Hybrid office environment. The role focuses on data architecture, AI/Generative AI integration, and enterprise-scale data solutions.

You will mentor data engineers, collaborate with developers, and align technical efforts with customer needs and business outcomes. The position offers a path to impactful, mission-driven delivery and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience including design, analysis, and implementation of large-scale, complex data architectures.
• 5+ years of Data experience in evaluating, architecting, and building AI and Generative AI tools.
• Experience with development and implementation of agentic AI solutions.
• Rapid development and prototype experience.
• Knowledge of Data Management and Data Architecture concepts, Data Warehousing and Big Data tools, Data Analytics and applicable knowledge of Data Science concepts and tools.
• Experience working and deploying AWS Cloud native data and AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional teams to deliver improvements in data architectures and AI solutions.
• Merge technical, business, and customer needs into achievable objectives and drive completion.
• Communicate technical solutions to stakeholders at different leadership levels and build relationships.

Skills

IT leadership

Data architecture

AI/Generative AI

Agile practices

Cloud AWS

Stakeholder comms

Mentoring

Prototype development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

PostgreSQL Vector

Nifi

APIs

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Sr. Data and AI Engineer to work in our Arlington, VA (Hybrid) office.

(Typically 1-2x per week in Arlington, VA office for team planning and collaboration)

The Sr. Data and AI Engineer will be a key member of our high performing Solutions team. They will provide critical support in product discovery using their data expertise to merge technical, business, and customer needs into achievable objectives and driving the completion of those objectives. As an expert in delivering technical projects, the Engineer will identify challenges and improvements to process, organizational practices, technical innovation, and culture; then lead cross functional team members to solution and deliver improvements.

They will also apply their technical expertise across multiple disciplines to share the best approaches and solutions with our customers to improve complex strategic solutions and meet enterprise needs.

Strong candidates will show experiences identifying strategic improvement opportunities, creating interest and buy-in, and executing on vision.

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000

General Description of Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of IT experience including experience in design, analysis, and implementation of large-scale, complex data architectures
• 5+ years of Data experience in evaluating, architecting, and building AI and Generative AI tools
• Experience with development and implementation of agentic AI solutions
• Rapid development and prototype experience
• Serve as a central facilitator in helping the organization to understand their current drivers and challenges
• Support Business Development efforts through maturing strategic solution ideas and aligning them with customer needs
• Ability to develop a roadmap that links the deployment of architectural capabilities within the organization to address inherent data challenges faced by the organization
• Ability to work hands on with developers to deliver solutions and provide customer facing support and solutioning
• Strong ability to communicate technical solutions with multiple stakeholders at different leadership levels to build relationships, provide guidance, and explain business value of technical solutions
• Experience mentoring data engineers, establishing best practices, providing code review, and helping team to understand business value of solutions
• Experience working in Agile environment leveraging advanced design and engineering best practices
• Building solutions that make use of data to improve business insights, help with operational decisions, and support performance management
• Knowledge of Data Management and Data Architecture concepts, Data Warehousing and Big Data tools, Data Analytics and applicable knowledge of Data Science concepts and tools
• Experience working and deploying AWS Cloud native data and AI technologies

Desired Skills

• Experience working and deploying Azure Cloud native data and AI technologies
• Experience with DoW (formerly DoD), intel, and government contracting a plus
• Demonstrated ability to adequately plan and meet delivery objectives and maintain adequate service levels in a highly dynamic, complex environments
• Ability to vet new and novel technologies in the big data space and make recommendations and articulate risk involved with each solution
• Experience with Python, Django, Flask, Java, PostgreSQL Vector, Nifi, Flask, Bash scripting, APIs development, CI/CD pipeline, as well as, multiple development environments (on-prem vs cloud)
• AI Assisted Development and test experience a plus
• Understanding technical delivery tools like source code management, agile management, data analysis and dashboarding, and ticket management
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and work with new emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the cloud/IT technology space
• Proven success in consulting and advising customers

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. 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, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!