REMOTE Secret Data Engineer

An employer is looking for a Secret Data Engineer to sit remotely. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend data pipelines that support an organizations dashboards and reporting initiatives. The individual will ingest, clean, and process large-scale datasets related to military and defense sales, while developing and optimizing SQL queries and Python scripts to support KPI reporting and analytics. Working in a collaborative Agile environment, this role partners closely with Data Analysts, Frontend Engineers, Scrum Masters, testers, and usability teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions. The position involves active participation in PI Planning, sprint ceremonies, and team status updates, as well as direct engagement with government stakeholders to gather requirements and provide program updates. The role supports a cross-functional team of 10-15 members, including multiple data engineers at varying levels, and contributes to continuous improvements in data quality, performance, and usability. Support for classified work is required based on program needs.

Active Secret clearance

Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering or something similar with 0-9 years of experience in a technical role

Strong Python experience (academic + applied acceptable)

Strong SQL skills

Hands-on experience with relational databases

Experience with data ingestion, parsing queries, and handling large datasets (10M+ rows)

Ability to design and support KPI-driven dashboards

Backend or data engineering background

Experience working in Agile environments

Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with customers

Ability to work remotely while supporting Eastern Time Zone hours Experience supporting DoD or federal government customers

Exposure to military sales, logistics, or defense data

Experience collaborating with data analysts and frontend teams

Prior work on dashboard-driven reporting for leadership

$95 to $125 per year annual salary. [If client has provided an exact salary, then no need to use a range; also, if the client has provided an hourly rate, then use same hourly language from the Contract/Contract-to-Hire section above.]

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include: [description should be provided by the client since this is for a perm position- they will not receive IG benefits. If client does not provide it upon our request, we can insert something generic like “Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.”]