data engineer

Client is seeking a data engineer to grow our team performing cutting edge client work in mission space. With overwhelming amounts of large data, client is seeking a data engineer to support data structuring for implementation into a larger enterprise system that is being custom developed for client., * Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time processing using Python and SQL.

• Integrate data from multiple sources, including databases, APIs, streaming platforms, PDFs, and MS Office files.
• Build scalable data architectures to support analytics and machine learning workloads.
• Optimize data processing and queries for performance and cost efficiency in AWS S3.
• Exposure to PySpark or other big data frameworks is a plus for future pipeline scalability.

Data Management & Optimization

• Collect, clean, and validate large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Track data versions, implement data quality checks, and ensure data reliability.
• Design and optimize data storage in AWS S3, including raw, intermediate, and final datasets.
• Implement data governance practices, including documentation, cataloging, lineage, and security.
• Ensure compliance security standards.

Collaboration with Data Science & Stakeholders

• Work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Prepare clean, structured, and feature-ready datasets for analytics and machine learning.
• Support feature engineering, aggregations, and transformations at scale.
• Assist in deploying ML models to production, ensuring monitoring, versioning, and performance optimization.

Documentation & Communication

• Document pipelines, data schemas, and transformations clearly.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices across the team.

• 3-5 years + of professional experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Engineering teams.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, curious, and committed to data quality.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Python, SQL, and PySpark (highly desired) for data processing and pipeline development.
• Elastic/OpenSearch for search and analytics solutions.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and Linux environments.
• Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Understanding of machine learning workflows and MLOps concepts.

Working at Edgesource: As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation., Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Analysis, Best Practices, Big Data, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Cataloguing, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, DOS Operating System, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Storage, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Flexible Spending Accounts, Git, Homeland Security, ISO 9001, Intelligence Community, Internet Security, Law Enforcement, Linux Operating System, Machine Learning, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Network Operations Center, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Production Control, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Small Business, Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Structured Data, Team Player, Technical Support, Training Data Sets, Tuition Fees, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Unstructured Data, Virtualization

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

• Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays -
• Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) -
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -
• 401k Plan with Match -
• Tuition & Professional Development Support -
• Commuter Benefits -
• Bonus & Employee Referral Programs -
• Career Growth Opportunities -

Disclaimer

For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work., Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, Edgesource Corporation is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Maturity Level 3 appraised small business specializing in efficient and innovative government services. We were awarded the 2009 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year and received the 2016 Deputy Secretary’s Award for Excellence by the U.S. Department of State.

Edgesource provides CONUS and OCONUS staff able to perform mission-critical services to highly sensitive government agencies. We distinguish ourselves from the competition by focusing on developing partnerships with customers as well as our proactive management approach with each client.