TS/SCI Data Engineer — ETL, Python & OpenSearch (Hybrid)

Akima; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Suvi, an Akima company, seeks a Software/Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize high‑performance data pipelines and ETL processes powering a web‑based search and analytics application. The role involves extracting data from multiple sources, developing Python data adapters, and tuning workflows for speed and scale.

This hybrid position requires on-site work in Chantilly, VA, one day per week, and includes collaboration within an Agile Scrum team, SQL optimization, data warehousing, and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility with the ability to pass a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field.
• 3–5 years of Python development with a focus on ETL processes.
• 3–5 years of experience writing SQL queries.
• Proficiency with MySQL, SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with data warehousing, big data frameworks, and API-based data integration.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative coding practices.
• Experience with Linux, Docker and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Extract data from structured and semi-structured sources including databases and files.
• Develop, cleanse, transform, and normalize data into a standard model.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
• Collaborate in an Agile Scrum team, participate in sprint activities.
• Test and debug data adapters to ensure stability and performance.
• Optimize ETL pipelines for scalability and cost efficiency.
• Document development work comprehensively.
• Design and manage Elasticsearch/OpenSearch clusters for fast search and retrieval.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Skills

Python ETL

SQL

Data modeling

Git

Linux

Docker

AWS

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related field

Tools

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

CI tools

ETL tools

Job description

SUVI is seeking a Data Engineer to support our IRS customer to design, build, and optimize high-performance data pipelines and ETL processes powering a web-based search and analytics application. This role requires the extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources (including relational databases and file formats), developing data adapters in Python, and fine-tuning workflows for speed and scale.

This is a hybrid role that requires working on-site in Chantilly, VA, one day per week. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Extract data from a variety of structured and semi-structured data sources including MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases; delimited text; and JSON.
• Develop logic to cleanse, transform and normalize data into a standard data model.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for efficient data extraction and manipulation.
• Collaborate as a member of an Agile Scrum team, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Perform rigorous testing and debugging to ensure the stability and performance of data adapters.
• Optimize ETL pipelines for scalability and efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all development work.
• Tune performance of large-scale data workflows for cost efficiency, low latency, and high availability.
• Design and manage Elasticsearch/OpenSearch clusters for fast search, indexing and retrieval of large datasets.
• Integrate new systems with existing data warehouse structures, enhancing performance and functionality.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for data systems, automate monitoring/alerting and apply infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Participate in Program Increment (PI) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility with the ability to pass a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Python development, with a focus on ETL processes.
• 3-5 years of experience writing SQL queries.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases, specifically MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of data transformation, cleansing, and normalization concepts.
• Experience designing and managing Elasticsearch clusters for indexing and searching data.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. GIT) and collaborative coding practices.
• Experience with data warehousing, big data frameworks, and API-based data integration from enterprise source systems.
• Knowledge of data quality, validation and monitoring frameworks, along with data governance, metadata management, and data lineage best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash).
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Experience working in Linux environments.

This is a hybrid role that requires working on-site in Chantilly, VA, one day per week.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with the Celery task management framework (Python).
• Familiarity with ETL tools and frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization techniques for Python and SQL systems.
• Experience with AWS cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ for distributed messaging.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools used in classified environments.

Job ID

2026-24569
Work Type

Hybrid
Pay Range

$150,000 - $170,000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.