Data Engineer (Full Performance)

At NS2 Mission data drives mission success. As a Full PerformanceData Engineer on our team in Chantilly VA youll help design build and maintain modern data solutions that support critical Intelligence Community operations.

As part of a collaborative Agile team youll work alongside software engineers data engineers and mission stakeholders to develop scalable data pipelines optimize cloud-based data platforms and enable the efficient movement and transformation of data across complex environments. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies while contributing to impactful national security missions.

• Develop maintain and enhance enterprise data pipelines supporting mission-critical workflows.
• Create and optimize Python-based solutions for data ingestion transformation and processing.
• Support the movement and integration of structured and unstructured data across multiple systems and environments.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve data quality operational efficiency and platform scalability.
• Design and support cloud-based data solutions within AWS environments.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning backlog refinement and technical reviews.
• Investigate and resolve data-related issues while supporting production operations and system sustainment.
• Contribute to automation efforts that improve the reliability and performance of data engineering processes.
• Support testing deployment and ongoing maintenance of data platform capabilities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation data flow diagrams and operational procedures.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Data Engineering Information Systems or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Approximately 4-8 years of professional experience supporting data engineering software engineering or related technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design develop and maintain ETL processes and enterprise data pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience building production-ready data solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS cloud services including technologies such as EC2 Lambda EKS and S3.
• Proven success supporting scalable data platforms and production data workflows.
• Solid understanding of data modeling data integration and performance optimization principles.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and collaborative engineering environments.

• Knowledge of workflow orchestration platforms such as Apache Airflow.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices utilizing tools such as Terraform.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps methodologies.
• Background working with large-scale datasets and distributed processing frameworks.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Salary and Benefits Information:

The salary range for this position is $110243.00 to $170899.00.The proposed range is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications experience location and contractual considerations and may fall outside of the stated range. We offer a great benefits package designed to support you and your family. View our benefits information here: be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

We win with inclusion

NS2 Missions culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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