Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $62,000–$141,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 78 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 8, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 1662 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Data Engineer

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The Data Engineer will join a 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 data engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions integrating structured and unstructured data across secure environments. You will build and maintain enterprise data infrastructure to power analytics, reporting, and mission-critical decision-making while setting engineering standards and ensuring data quality. Key technologies include NiFi, Python, Scala, SQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka, alongside AWS services like RDS and Aurora. Candidates should also possess knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, Grafana, Prometheus, and Elasticsearch. This position solves the technical challenge of delivering reliable, secure data solutions across cloud and distributed systems within a secure environment.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $155450 from 67 postings across 8 companies.

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Skills

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

What you'll do

Architect, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms.
Lead a team of data engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions.
Integrate structured and unstructured data across secure environments.
Build and maintain enterprise data infrastructure for analytics and reporting.
Set engineering standards and ensure high data quality across systems.
Develop ETL processes using NiFi, Python, or Scala.
Manage data solutions across AWS cloud and distributed systems.

What we're looking for

Experience with 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.
Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field.
Ability to obtain Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire.
Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, or monitoring tools (preferred).

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