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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer / BI Developer - **Company:** Xcelerate Solutions - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Business Intelligence Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Data Masking, Data Migration, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Security Essentials, Power BI, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Unstructured Data, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Database Optimization, IT Architecture, Indexer, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Qlikview, Star Schema, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9126375/data-engineer-bi-developer ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (equivalent professional experience may be considered). * Experience: + Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, BI development, or database development roles. + 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines and dimensional data models. + 3+ years of experience developing enterprise-grade dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI or Tableau. * Technical Skills: + Expert-level proficiency in SQL, including writing, optimizing, and debugging complex queries, views, and stored procedures. + Strong programming skills in languages commonly used in data pipelines (e.g., Python, Scala, or C#). + In-depth understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL methodologies, and data architecture patterns. + Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum development methodologies. * Soft Skills: + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. + Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to non-technical business stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with cloud data platforms (such as Azure Synapse, Snowflake, AWS Redshift, or Databricks). * Familiarity with modern data orchestration tools (such as Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or dbt). * Experience implementing Row-Level Security (RLS) and managing workspace permissions within enterprise BI environments. * Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis, predictive modeling, or machine learning integration with BI tools. * Practical experience performing Section 508 accessibility compliance testing on BI reporting outputs. Certifications To meet technical and cybersecurity compliance baselines, candidates must possess or be willing to obtain: 1. Cybersecurity Baseline Certification (Required) Active DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (or higher). Acceptable certifications include: * CompTIA Security+ CE (highly preferred) * GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) * Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) * CCNA-Security 2. Professional/Technical Certifications (Preferred but not required) * Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) * Tableau Certified Desktop Professional or Data Analyst * Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) ## Description In accordance with established technical guidelines and data management objectives, the Data Engineer / BI Developer will perform the following duties: 1. Data Pipeline & ETL/ELT Development * Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load structured and unstructured data from disparate enterprise sources. * Develop clean, optimized SQL scripts, stored procedures, and ETL workflows to support data migration and synchronization. * Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune data integration processes to ensure maximum pipeline efficiency, data freshness, and minimal system latency. 2. Data Warehousing & Architecture * Participate in formal Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to evaluate and determine optimal enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) Architecture Solutions, analyzing key factors such as platform scalability, data ingestion performance, system integration, licensing, and data governance capabilities. * Assist in designing and maintaining robust data warehouse schemas, data marts, and dimensional models (Star/Snowflake schemas) to optimize analytical queries. * Collaborate with database administrators to ensure data integrity, database performance tuning, indexing, and partitioning strategies are aligned with reporting needs. 3. Business Intelligence & Reporting Visualization * Develop, publish, and maintain interactive, high-performance dashboards and paginated reports using enterprise BI tools (such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik). * Translate complex business requirements into intuitive, user-friendly data visualizations that clearly communicate trends, KPIs, and anomalies. * Create and maintain complex data models within BI tools, utilizing advanced calculation languages (such as DAX or MDX) to perform advanced calculations and time-series analyses. 4. Data Quality, Security & Compliance * Implement rigorous automated data validation and quality check procedures within the data pipelines to identify, log, and resolve data anomalies. * Ensure all developed dashboards, reports, and underlying data sources strictly comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). * Align all data warehousing and reporting solutions with enterprise security protocols, ensuring proper row-level security (RLS), data masking, and access controls are implemented., Due to the secure nature of the enterprise environment and associated federal mandates: * Work Status Allowable: U.S. citizenship * Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust or Favorably Adjudicated Secret Clearance * Compliance: Must strictly adhere to government cybersecurity policies, operations security (OPSEC) requirements, and system access regulations. ## Related Videos - [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) - [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) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) - [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) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)