Jobs in McLean, VA

About the role

We are seeking a Data & Software Engineer to join a small, agile team developing advanced data solutions for a custom application supporting mission-critical operations. This role is focused on designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows while leveraging modern cloud technologies, distributed data processing frameworks, and AI/ML capabilities.

What you'll bring

• Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar technical role
• Demonstrated experience building production-scale data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
• Advanced programming experience with Python, including libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
• Strong experience with Apache Spark and PySpark for distributed data processing
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or AWS Step Functions
• Experience deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, or similar technologies
• Experience developing cloud-native applications within AWS environments
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, and AWS Step Functions
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL, including schema design, performance tuning, and query optimization
• Advanced SQL skills supporting large-scale analytical workloads