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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer (Secret Cleared) - **Company:** Cgi Inc. - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Azure Data Lake, SQL Databases, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Restful APIs, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030734/senior-data-engineer-secret-cleared ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 5-8 years of experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT development, and production pipeline support. Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and data pipeline frameworks. Proficiency in Python and SQL (data transformation, validation, and troubleshooting). Hands on experience with cloud based data storage and processing solutions, preferably Azure and/or Databricks. Experience implementing data validation/reconciliation practices and supporting data quality in production environments. Ability to lead technical workstreams and coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders. Active Secret security clearance (required). Desired qualifications/non essential skills required: Experience with Apache Spark (including performance tuning) and Delta Lake (if applicable). Experience with Azure services commonly used for ingestion/orchestration (e.g., ADLS, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse). Experience with CI/CD and automated deployment approaches for data pipelines (tooling as applicable). Experience working in Agile delivery environments., #ClearanceJobs * Data Engineering * Data Engineering * Data Pipelines * ETL * Microsoft Azure Data Factory * RESTful (Rest-APIs) Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. ## Description CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, implement, and support data pipelines and systems that meet client data needs within an Azure Data Lake/Databricks environment. This role requires an active Secret security clearance and will focus on new data ingest support for RFMS/C, RFMS/D, GovTA, and CashRec pipelines, enabling the current team to remain focused on GFACS and GFMS/RFMS priorities. This position is located in Arlington, VA. Design, build, and support scalable ingestion pipelines for RFMS/C, RFMS/D, GovTA, and CashRec into the Azure Data Lake/Databricks platform. Implement ETL/ELT workflows (ingest, transform, validate, and publish) using Databricks and supporting Azure services as applicable. Ensure data is accurate, consistent, and accessible for analytical and reporting use through automated validation, reconciliation, and data quality checks. Optimize pipeline performance, cost, and reliability; troubleshoot failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes. Collaborate with downstream consumers (analysts, reporting teams) and upstream source owners to define schemas, mappings, refresh cadence, and operational expectations. Produce and maintain technical documentation, data mappings, operational runbooks, and support procedures. 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