Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted: 32 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 8, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k

This role $102k

$44k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $129,624–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Engineer

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Data Engineer The Data Engineer joins the team to architect, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms that transform complex data into actionable insights. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions integrating structured and unstructured data across secure environments. You will be responsible for building and maintaining enterprise data infrastructure to power analytics, reporting, and mission-critical decision-making while setting engineering standards and ensuring data quality. The role requires proficiency in ETL development using NiFi, Python, or Scala, along with experience in SQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. Technical requirements include knowledge of AWS services like RDS and Aurora, as well as potential exposure to Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, Grafana, Prometheus, and Elasticsearch. This position focuses on solving the challenge of managing secure data assets across cloud and distributed systems.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 85 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

Python Scala SQL PostgreSQL Kafka AWS RDS Aurora NiFi Kubernetes Helm ArgoCD Grafana Prometheus Elasticsearch ETL

What you'll do

Architect and develop scalable data pipelines that transform complex data into actionable insights.
Lead a team of data engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions for structured and unstructured data.
Build and maintain enterprise data infrastructure to power analytics, reporting, and mission-critical decision-making.
Develop ETL processes using tools such as NiFi, Python, or Scala.
Manage and optimize data flows using SQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka technologies.
Implement and manage cloud-based data services within AWS environments like RDS and Aurora.
Establish engineering standards and ensure high data quality across all systems.
Maintain secure data environments to protect information as a strategic asset at scale.

What we're looking for

Experience building and maintaining data pipelines.
Experience with ETL development using NiFi, Python, or Scala.
Experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, or Kafka.
Knowledge of AWS services, including RDS and Aurora.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field.
Ability to obtain Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire.

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