Mid Data Engineer

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital Services is hiring a Data Engineer to independently build and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure in support of a large federal enterprise multi-domain data ecosystem. You will operate with autonomy, drive innovation, and contribute to mission-critical data solutions, while delivering within a larger team project management environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently design, build, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and core infrastructure.
• Develop efficient data processing and transformation workflows.
• Create and maintain data models, schemas and transformation logic to support analytics requirements.
• Integrate diverse data sources (APIs, databases, cloud storage) into unified datasets.
• Implement robust validation, monitoring, and observability processes.
• Contribute to data governance, security, and automation initiatives.
• Leverage AWS, Databricks, and related technologies for cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and security teams.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in Python, SQL, Spark, and PySpark.
• Experience with cloud-based ETL services (e.g. AWS Glue, Google Cloud Dataflow, Azure Data Factory).
• Familiarity with Databricks, Palantir, Snowflake, and data warehousing technologies.
• Strong understanding of data orchestration and quality processes.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, Hadoop/Spark, NiFi, ELK stack or comparable technologies.
• Data engineering certification (e.g. Azure, Google, IBM, Palantir).
• Experience working with federal clients.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret or TS/SCI eligible.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years relevant professional experience.
• Intermediate certifications (Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, SSCP); or advanced certifications (SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CCSP, CISSP).

Work Location: National Capital Region

• On-client site with potential for hybrid telework.

Salary: 110k+ to align with experience and education

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit (CA) or (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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