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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Inc. (dci)
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Data Transformation, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Pandas, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0acbc9b9a271a681

## About the Role

· BS in Computer Science / Engineering (or related career field) preferred

· Strong Data Engineering background

· Experience with Spark, Pyspark, and/or Pandas

· Extensive experience coding/programming in:

 * Python
 * SQL, R or Similar

· Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures as they pertain to development

· Experience with Foundry is preferred

Required: Active Secret Security Clearance, * data engineering: 5 years (Preferred)

 * Python coding/programming: 5 years (Preferred)
 * building and managing data pipelines: 5 years (Preferred)
 * data transformation: 5 years (Preferred)
 * Foundry : 1 year (Preferred)
 * Spark and/or Pyspark: 3 years (Preferred)
 * Pandas: 3 years (Preferred)

## Description

* Serve as a Data Engineer on a cross-functional team to help solve pressing problems
 * Integrate data, transform insights, and build applications for operational decisions
 * Setup transfers of data feeds from source systems into location
 * Write transformations and derive new datasets using Spark for distributed computation
 * Monitor build progress and debug build problems
 * Design applications that address operational questions
 * Execute requests for information (RFI's) surrounding the platform's data footprint
 * Work with product teams while debugging/understanding the code backing our platform


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