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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Security, Data Systems, Fault Tolerance, Push Technology, Interoperability, Performance Tuning, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Indexer, Information Technology, Api Design, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bd9fa4a5be65fe2b ## About the Role * Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS-SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field * 4-8 years of relevant experience in data engineering, ETL development, or database administration * Proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based data integration * Strong experience with ETL architecture, data pipeline development, and end-to-end data processing * Solid understanding of database management, including schema design, indexing, and optimization * Experience with API development and integration * Ability to manage and transform raw data into usable formats for analytics and reporting * Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development environments * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to provide technical support for data systems What we'd like you to have: * Experience with cloud messaging APIs and push notification systems * Hands-on experience with database administration and performance tuning * Keen interest in learning and applying the latest data tools and technologies to solve real-world problems * Experience supporting technical support functions related to data infrastructure * Familiarity with national security or mission-driven data environments ## Description BigBear.ai are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our Data Architecture & Engineering team. In this role, you will design and build scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines that transform raw data into actionable insights. You'll work across cloud environments, databases, and development teams to support mission-critical applications, analytics, and reporting. This position requires expertise in ETL development, AWS cloud services, and database management, along with a strong foundation in Agile software development practices. What you will do: * Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines that support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of structured and unstructured data using tools and frameworks aligned with ETL architecture best practices. * Build and maintain ETL processes that ensure data quality, consistency, and performance across multiple environments. * Integrate data pipelines with Amazon Web Services (AWS), leveraging services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, and Redshift to enable scalable and secure data processing. * Develop and maintain schemas, data dictionaries, and transformation logic to support robust data architecture and documentation. * Manage and monitor production datasets, ensuring fault tolerance, redundancy, and data integrity across systems. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch new data features, including documentation of dataflows, capabilities, and technical support procedures. * Support database management and administration tasks such as performance tuning, indexing, and access control. * Apply Agile software development practices to deliver iterative improvements and respond to evolving data needs. * Develop and integrate APIs to support data access and interoperability across systems. * Work with cloud messaging APIs and implement push notification mechanisms where applicable * Continuously explore and adopt new tools, technologies, and methods to improve data engineering practices and support mission-driven outcomes ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)