Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: Crystal City, VA (hybrid - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

Clearance: TS/SCI

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Data Engineer to support mission-critical IT modernization initiatives. This position involves designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, leveraging event-driven architectures and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with messaging development, data processing frameworks, and cloud-based solutions. This is hybrid position located in Crystal City, VA, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS services.
• Develop messaging solutions utilizing Kafka to support real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
• Build and maintain high-performance data retrieval solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
• Implement and optimize Java- and Python-based data processing solutions.
• Integrate batch and streaming data processing techniques to enhance data availability and accessibility.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements when working with classified data.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and develop technical solutions aligned with mission objectives.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure to support scalable and resilient data solutions.
• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Proficiency in Kafka for messaging and real-time data processing.
• Strong programming skills in Java and Python.
• Experience with ElasticSearch/OpenSearch for data indexing and search functionalities.
• Expertise in event-driven architecture and microservices development.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including data storage and compute resources.
• Strong understanding of data pipeline orchestration and workflow automation.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments and database optimization techniques.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.

Desired or Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with NiFi for data flow automation.
• Knowledge of SuperSet for data visualization and analytics.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Exposure to Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.

About Us:

IntelliBridge delivers IT strategy, cloud, cybersecurity, application, data and analytics, enterprise IT, intelligence analysis, and mission operation support services to accelerate technical performance and efficiency for Defense, Civilian, and National Security & Federal Law Enforcement clients.