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Data Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly required)

General Dynamics Information Technology • McLean, VA 22101 • Posted 1 day ago

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In-person • Full-time • $102,000-$138,000/yr • Senior Level

Job Highlights

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The Data Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology will manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems, providing support in areas such as data extraction, transformation, load (ETL), data mapping, and operational support. This role involves working in a dynamic, process-improvement environment, focusing on large-scale database development, file manipulation, data modeling, and documentation. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of related software engineering and ETL experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, data extraction, analytical support, operational support, database support, and maintenance support of data and associated systems
  • Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for the ETL process
  • Develop complex data flows, or make significant enhancements to existing pipelines
  • Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity
  • Research emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution
  • Provide input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation
  • Prepare reports on analyses, findings, and project progress
  • Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced software engineers
  • May serve as a technical team or task leader

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
  • 8+ years of related software engineering and ETL experience
  • Experience with Python, SQL, Elastic Search, XML, XQuery, XPath, HTML/XHTML, CSS, Shell Scripting, JSON, Java/J2EE
  • Experience developing and maintaining microservices in a docker/Kubernetes environment
  • Experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi
  • Knowledge of servers operating systems: Linux, Windows
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to follow directions and finish task

About General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company that provides consulting, technology, and mission services to government, defense, and intelligence agencies across the United States. With a team of 30,000 experts, GDIT offers capabilities in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and application development, serving industries like civil defense, health, intelligence, homeland security, and state and local government. They prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workforce and focus on corporate citizenship and sustainability.

Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data ETL, ETL, ETL (Extract Transform Load) Testing, ETL Development, ETL Tools

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Data Engineer will manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems. Additionally, they will provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, data extraction, analytical support, operational support, database support, and maintenance support of data and associated systems. As a member of the team, candidates will work in a multi-tasking, quick-paced, dynamic, process-improvement environment that requires experience with the principles of large-scale (terabytes) database development, large-scale file manipulation, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator.


HOW A DATA ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, data extraction, analytical support, operational support, database support, and maintenance support of data and associated systems
  • Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for the ETL process
  • Develop complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines.
  • Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity.
  • Researches emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution.
  • Provides input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation.
  • Prepares reports on analyses, findings, and project progress.
  • Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced software engineers.
  • May serve as a technical team or task leader.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
  • 8+ years of related software engineering and ETL experience.
  • Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills.
  • Experience with the following languages: Python, SQL, Elastic Search, XML, XQuery, XPath, HTML/XHTML, CSS, Shell Scripting, JSON, Java/J2EE
  • Experience developing and maintaining microservices in a docker/Kubernetes environment
  • Experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi
  • Knowledge of servers operating systems: Linux, windows
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Focus on continual process improvement with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Ability to follow directions and finish task
  • Location: On Customer Site
  • Clearance: TS/SCI w/Polygraph

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.