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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Kentro LLC - **Location:** Frederick, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Validation, Data Migration, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Meta-Data Management, MongoDB, SQL Databases, Web Intelligence, Database Performance, Sap Business Objects, Apache Nifi, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c2ccb793-bd62-4670-b385-e33f35db8717 ## About the Role * 10 + years' experience in Data Science or relate field * Proficiency with Mongo DB, PostGres , Python, SQL, Java, Nifi * Experience with Spring Framework * Experience using statistical methods for the measurement of outcomes * Experience with metadata management and AWS cloud infrastructure , including cyber security requirements * Experience with reporting tools such as SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3 , i nclud ing web Intelligence ( W ebi ) * Bachelor's Degree or higher in related field or applicable experience * Experience as a management consultant / business analyst suppo rting fede ral government customers - Medical Logistics/supply chain experience strongly preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance * Travel may be required up to 10% based on project needs, * Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust, Tier 2 Clearance * Must meet updated ID requirements: + If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. ## Description Kentro is hiring a Data Engineer to support the Defense Health Agency and the Medical Logistics IT division . This role will support the MEDLOG IT PMO as it leads the charge to replace capabilities in legacy MEDLOG IT applications and fully implement LogiCole . Upon reaching full operating capability, LogiCole will roll all legacy medical logistics applications into a single, web-based application and provide an enterprise view of all logistics lines of business. This role will be a pivotal part of the implementation of LogiCole and the decommissioning of legacy applications - providing intuitive user interfaces, leveraging authoritative product and sourcing data, and fully integrating federal and industry partners., * Work across value streams to lead and support project management activities in the implementation of the LogiCole application . * Complete functional data analysis based on current business problems. * Support a data validation pipeline to ensure all data validation meets established requirements. * Support data migration and validation efforts for all MVCs throughout LogiCole implementation. * Monitor database performance, scalability, and security. * Work with development team to automate data validation. * Evaluate existing databases and design to determine efficacy, access and security requirements, potential updates, performance, tuning, and integration requirements. * Provide analysis of legacy medical logistics transactional, data and reporting capabilities. * Within the DML-ES systems, help manage multiple types of data from multiple sources, including anticipated changes based on phase of project implementation. * Support design and development of enterprise Java application using the Spring Framework . * Coordinate requirements/acceptance criteria with the functional community and validate that the product meets the acceptance criteria prior to accepting functionality. * Propose improvement strategies in collaboration with Government Leads and Product Owners. * Aid various strategic and business process improvement efforts. * Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in AWS and DevOps to continuously improve our infrastructure and processes * The primary work location is onsite at Fort Detrick, MD. 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