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Data & Software Engineer

VTG Defense
United States, Virginia, McLean
Apr 06, 2026
Overview

We are seeking a Data & Software Engineer works with a small team to build complex data flows for a custom application. Successful candidate will have advanced Python programming skills, familiarity with Java, an understanding of data security, privacy, governance and compliance principles and a demonstrated history of building production data pipelines and ETL workflows at scale. Candidate must have experience:


What will you do?

  • * Buildingend-to-end data pipelines leveraging Python

    Using orchestration tools to deploy data pipelines, including configuring and updating Spark Jobs

    * Containerizingand deploying applications in cloud environments like AWS.

    * Workingwith MySQL and PostgreSQL including performance tuning, schema design, and query optimization for complex, analytical workloads.

    * Leveragingindustry standard tools for code control (Git, IaaCcontrol, etc.)

    * Workingwith data catalogs, tracking data lineage andhandling a variety of data formats, including Geospatial.

    * UsingBash scripting for automation and data processing tasks

    * IntegratingAl/ML services and models

  • * Workwith stakeholders to understand data requirements, assess feasibility, and design appropriate solutions with minimal oversight

    * Leveragestrong problem-solving and debugging skills for data quality issues, pipeline failures, and performance bottlenecks

    * Leveragea background in large-scale data migration or platform modernization efforts

    Contribute to data engineering documentation, best practices, and design patterns.


Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience with:

    * ApacheSpark & PySpark

    * AdvancedPython skills (including Pandas & NumPy)

    * Docker, Podman

    * AWSS3, Lambda & Step functions

    * ApacheIceberg, Airflow, etc.

    * SQL(with Trino)

    * NoSQL, DynamoDB

    * UnityCatalog OSS, Apache Polaris

    * ApacheSuperset

    * Terraformor CloudFormation

    * OpenLineage

    * H3, PostGIS

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