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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,000.0 - $141,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Fraud Prevention and Detection, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, RStudio, Systems Integration, Unstructured Data, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, Data Ingestion, Apache Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Database Tools and Utilities, Databricks
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87910899/1

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in a data engineer, database engineer, or data architect role
 * Experience with ETL, data ingestion and data pipeline integration
 * Experience in facilitating large-scale analysis of relational data using advanced graphics, visualization techniques, and high-performance computing
 * Experience building scalable data pipelines, including with Apache Spark or Databricks, developing ETL/ELT workflows, and supporting cloud platforms including data lakes, data mesh, and data fabric
 * Experience in big data, pipeline design, ETL, warehousing, R/RStudio, and query tools
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
 * Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with Python
 * Experience designing and constructing large relational databases
 * Experience with designing and implementing data pipeline automation processes
 * Experience establishing operational, programming, and security standards
 * Experience integrating new systems with data warehouse structure
 * Ability to work in a team environment
 * Possession of excellent planning and organization skills

## Description

Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there's more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing big data can yield pivotal insights when it's gathered from disparate sources. We need an experienced data engineer like you to help our clients find answers in their big data to impact important missions-from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence.

As a big data engineer at Booz Allen, you'll implement data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. You'll deploy and develop pipelines and platforms that organize and make disparate data meaningful.

Here, you'll work with and guide a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment. You'll use your experience in analytical exploration and data examination while you manage the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients.


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