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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,000.0 - $141,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Spark Streaming, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-engineer-mclean-va--54e69f4e-5086-45c4-a3ed-c3d7be582a8e

## About the Role

Organizational Skills, Fortune 500 Customers, Ecosystems, United States Citizen, Data Science, Cross-Functional, SQL (Structured Query Language), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Scalable System Development, * 3+ years of experience building scalable ETL and ELT workflows for analytics and reporting

 * 3+ years of experience with Python and SQL
 * 3+ years of experience with big data technologies, including Databricks and distributed processing frameworks such as Spark
 * 2+ years of experience with cloud data technologies and architecture
 * Experience utilizing Spark Structured Streaming to develop real-time low-latency streaming pipelines
 * Experience delivering solutions in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
 * Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with Databricks
 * 2+ years of experience utilizing programming languages, including C++ or Java
 * 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, Java, or Python
 * 2+ years of experience working in an Agile development environment
 * Experience with AI integration, ML workflows, or expanding MLOps capabilities
 * Knowledge of key components including Unity Catalog, workflows, notebooks, medallion data architecture, and Delta Lake
 * Ability to learn technical concepts quickly and communicate effectively across functional teams
 * Ability to own tasks from start to finish with a solution-oriented mindset
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering