Data Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope Poly)

ABOUT US

Seamless Migration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) started in 2021 with the purpose of enabling businesses and organizations through automation. Our goal is to help organizations discover, implement, and maintain solutions which evolve and mature with their ever-changing business needs. We believe in applying agile methodologies in all aspects of our business practices and use these methods to ensure effective results for our clients.

Seamless Migration is seeking a career and customer-oriented Data Engineer, to join our team in Mclean, VA. 

CLEARANCE

• TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph (existing clearance required to start)

LOCATION

• Mclean, VA

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to assist with strategic planning and oversee the implementation of a cloud-based data environment for a government Sponsor. This role supports intelligence analysts by managing large datasets, enabling advanced methodologies, and delivering impactful data visualizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of a cloud-based data ecosystem supporting data transportation, storage, ETL, and dissemination.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and system stakeholders to ensure data solutions align with operational needs.
• Map data sources and define access controls within the cloud environment.
• Design and implement data models, codebases, and technical documentation aligned with Sponsor standards.
• Administer systems and provide programming support for ETL processes and infrastructure enhancements.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and training on technologies and procedures related to the ETL process and high-capacity compute clusters.
• Coordinate with external data/platform providers for system integration and enhancements.
• Support data acquisition and integration across domains, enabling seamless data transfer and management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience serving as a technical liaison among system engineers, data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services, including long-term storage and platforms such as Databricks or Elastic MapReduce (EMR).
• Strong understanding of SQL database structures and experience mapping between SQL databases.
• Background in large-scale data migration projects.
• Expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, and design methodologies. Familiarity with Glue, Hive, and Iceberg is preferred.
• Programming experience with Python, Bash, and Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard practices.

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with the Sponsor’s specific data environment and on-premises compute architecture.
• Knowledge of Data Quality and Data Governance principles.
• Experience enhancing ETL processes using Apache NiFi and similar tools.
• Background working with Apache Spark.

BENEFITS

• 100% paid Medical, Dental & Vision for Our Employee
• 6% 401K match (Vested Immediately)
• 29 Days' PTO
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities w/in an Emerging Defense Company

*All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines