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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - CDAO - **Company:** Agile Defense - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Data as a Services, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Visualization, Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, Pyspark, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Xgboost, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_7f09d5a5 ## About the Role meaningful insights and decision-support tools. This role requires strong technical communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience working in agile environments that value reproducibility, testing, and continuous delivery. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, Palantir, or AWS-native data services is highly preferred. Education and Background Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field (masters degree preferred)., and 3+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with demonstrated experience in designing and managing complex data pipelines., or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required. Years of Experience 3+ years Required Skills * Experience with data visualization and storytelling using tools such as Palantir's MSS Workshop and Slate applications Preferred Skills * 4+ years of experience in applied data science, Palantir Foundry development, or data pipeline development. * Proficient in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks, PySpark). * Experience developing ML models from training to deployment using industry-standard tools and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost). * Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry). * Strong understanding of data validation, model testing, and performance evaluation techniques. * Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences. ## Description Working Conditions Must be able to work onsite at a SCIF In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections. Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. * Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. * Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. * Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. * Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. * Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. * Hustle - Be Driven. 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