Technical Data Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Herndon, VA
Salary: $77,600–$176,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 59 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Technical Data Engineer, Senior

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The Technical Data Engineer, Senior joins a multi-disciplinary team to lead data engineering activities for mission-driven projects involving fraud detection, cancer research, and national intelligence. You will oversee the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms while mentoring analysts, developers, and data consumers in an agile environment. Daily responsibilities include developing and deploying pipelines to organize disparate data into meaningful insights. Required technical skills include Java, Spring Boot, Linux, shell scripting, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD workflows. Preferred experience includes AWS services, Apache NiFi, Kafka, and MongoDB. You must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and a Bachelor’s degree. This role solves the complex problem of organizing structured and unstructured data from diverse sources to support critical organizational missions.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Spring Framework Linux UNIX Shell Scripting Docker Kubernetes Helm CI/CD AWS Apache NiFi Kafka MongoDB Version Control

What you'll do

Oversee the development and deployment of data pipelines and platforms to organize disparate data.
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, and developers in an agile environment.
Assess, design, build, and maintain scalable data platforms for clients.
Establish and document development priorities, execution plans, and project dependencies for concurrent initiatives.
Supervise technical staff including developers and testers across cross-functional projects.
Perform analytical exploration and data examination to provide insights for mission-driven projects.
Manage software application development and CI/CD workflows in an enterprise environment.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
4+ years of experience using Java, as well as Spring Boot or Spring Framework.
4+ years of experience with Linux or UNIX, including shell scripting and operational troubleshooting.
4+ years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, container orchestration, and CI/CD workflows.
4+ years of experience leading software application development in an enterprise environment.
Ability to obtain Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of hire.
4+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree.

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