Senior Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted: 72 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k

This role $127k

$62k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $143,697–$202,911 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $173k 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Engineer

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As a Data Engineer, Senior, you will join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and developers in an agile environment to manage mission-driven projects. You will be responsible for developing and deploying pipelines and platforms that organize disparate data into meaningful, searchable, and retrievable formats. The role involves performing critical data engineering activities including acquisition, preparation, and database architecture. To succeed, you must possess experience in ETL development using Java, Python, SQL, or Scala, along with proficiency in PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS services. Preferred skills include knowledge of the Kafka ecosystem, NiFi, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible. You will work on real-time data and streaming applications to solve complex problems involving large volumes of structured and unstructured information while maintaining a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 85 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

ETL Python SQL Java Scala PostgreSQL Kafka AWS NiFi Terraform Ansible Agile Data Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code

What you'll do

Develop and deploy data pipelines to organize disparate data sources into meaningful formats.
Build ETL processes using Java, Python, SQL, or Scala to prepare and process data.
Design and implement database architectures to ensure data is easily searchable and retrievable.
Manage and maintain real-time data streaming applications and Kafka ecosystem tools.
Utilize AWS services to support infrastructure and data management tasks.
Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Integrate complex datasets into unified platforms for use by various data consumers.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience with data pipelines, including acquisition, preparation, and database architecture.
3+ years of experience in ETL development using Java, Python, SQL, or Scala.
2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL or Kafka.
Experience with AWS services.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 6 months of start date.

6+ yrs exp

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