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# Mid Data Engineer

- **Company:** Forge Group, Llc
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Services, Automation of Tests, COBOL (Programming Language), CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Relational Databases, Database Development, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Appian, AWS Lambda, Git, Pyspark, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Microservices
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d0a6dc12d8a03ad6

## About the Role

The Candidate must be able to think strategically, act tactically, and demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. We are looking for self-managing candidates who enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and working with dynamic teams., * U.S. Citizen (Authorization to Work in the U.S. will not suffice); previous professional experience supporting the U.S. Federal Government, either as a federal employee or contractor, is required

 * 4+ years of professional experience in data engineering, database development, or data-platform delivery
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or equivalent, OR 4 additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
 * Advanced Python software-engineering skills and experience building AWS Lambda functions and PySpark data-transformation pipelines
 * Experience building, testing, and operating production ETL/ELT pipelines with automated data-quality controls *Experience with data modeling, schema migration, source-to-target mapping, lineage, reconciliation, and data-quality automation
 * Experience integrating data platforms with REST APIs, application services, file exchanges, and event-driven interfaces
 * Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, logging, monitoring, performance tuning, and production support
 * Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoW-approved baseline cybersecurity certification, or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of starting
 * Active Tier 2 background investigation or higher, completed or favorably adjudicated within the previous 18 months, * Experience using Palantir Foundry for data integration, transformation, lineage, governance, and operational workflows
 * Active Secret security clearance preferred
 * Previous professional experience supporting a DoW organization, mission, or customer is strongly preferred; experience in modernizing COBOL flat files or legacy relational data into a modern relational architecture
 * Experience integrating with Appian, Python microservices, financial transactions, logistics workflows, or high-volume external interfaces
 * Experience serving as a technical team lead, mentoring junior engineers, or assisting teammates across delivery tasks
 * Experience with BI, analytics, archival, records-retention, or NARA-aligned data lifecycle requirements, * Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 * Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 * Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
 * Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
 * Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
 * Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

## Description

Forge requires a Mid Data Engineer to support legacy-to-modern data transformation in a secure AWS environment for a DoW customer. The role will develop batch and event-driven pipelines, automate data quality and testing, integrate with application services, and provide observable, recoverable, high-quality data flows across mission and external interfaces., * Build secure Python and AWS ETL/ELT pipelines for ingestion, transformation, reconciliation, and delivery

 * Develop and evolve relational data models, schemas, indexes, constraints, views, and access patterns for MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or comparable platforms
 * Develop data workflows and interfaces using Python on AWS Lambda and PySpark for event-driven, batch, and distributed transformation workloads
 * Create automated data-quality checks for accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness, and business-rule conformance
 * Implement source-to-target mapping, lineage, auditability, restartability, exception handling, and controlled replay
 * Develop parity tests that compare legacy and modern processing outcomes and document the disposition of intentional differences
 * Tune SQL and pipeline performance for high-volume batch and near-real-time workloads while protecting transactional integrity
 * Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards for pipeline health, latency, failures, and data quality
 * Automate CI/CD, version-controlled data changes, deployments, rollback, and operational recovery controls
 * Collaborate with architects, mission SMEs, Appian developers, testers, security personnel, and interface partners, * Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
 * Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
 * Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
 * Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
 * Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengthsweaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
 * Planning/Organizing- Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
 * Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
 * Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.


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