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# Backend Data Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Stores, Power BI, Software Configuration Management, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Azure Data Factory, Backend, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Delivery, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9207277/backend-data-engineer

## About the Role

* 3-4 years of hands-on Data Engineering experience
 * Strong experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), SQL, and enterprise data pipeline development
 * Experience integrating legacy systems, performing ETL processes, and managing data repositories
 * Experience with Azure cloud environments and enterprise data transformation methodologies
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 * Active Secret Clearance required
 * Security+ Certification (IAT Level II) required

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF)
 * Connect and ingest data from legacy systems, SQL databases, and disparate data sources
 * Perform data transformation, cleansing, staging, aggregation, and repository management
 * Optimize backend data architecture to support Power BI and other enterprise reporting platforms
 * Collaborate with reporting and analytics teams to ensure reliable and accurate data delivery