Job Description

Position Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location Metropolitan DC/Northern Virginia with possible Hybrid

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required with an active DHS/EOD clearance or a DoD Top Secret clearance.

** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE DHS/EOD CLEARANCE OR A DOD TOP SECRET CLEARANCE. **

Position Overview:

Indev is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join one of our federal projects supporting DHS Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The ideal candidate will enhance our client’s data capabilities by leveraging data visualization, advanced data analytics, and ETL technologies to improve operational efficiency, improve customer service, and enhance data management processes. The Senior Data Engineer will take a senior role in the development and implementation of these data-driven visualization solutions.

This is a direct-hire, full-time position with salary and benefits. Indev provides a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off (PTO)—including vacation and holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Development and Management:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable database architectures to support business needs.
• Optimize database performance and troubleshoot complex issues involving data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues.
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information.
• Implement best practices for data partitioning, indexing, and caching.

Data Visualization and Reporting (PowerBI, Jasper, Tableau, etc.):

• Create and manage data visualization reports and dashboards using tools like Jasper Reports and other visualization platforms.
• Translate complex data sets into easily understandable visual reports for stakeholders across various departments.

ETL Processes:

• Develop and manage ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading processes. (Python, R, SQL, Postgres, Airflow)
• Implement automation of data integration tasks for real-time and batch processing.

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence:

• Partner with data analysts to interpret data patterns and trends that can drive key business decisions.
• Provide guidance on data modeling and analytics to support AI/ML and advanced data projects. (Python, R, SQL)

Consulting and Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal and external clients, including government agencies, to provide data-driven solutions that align with business objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for ETL, reporting, and data visualization projects.
• Document developed data solutions, future-state recommendations, including data architecture concepts to team members and clients.

Cloud Technology Utilization:

• Use cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS S3, AWS EC2, AWS Glue, Amazone Kinesis, etc.) to process, store, and manage data.
• Optimize cloud data storage and retrieval processes to enhance performance and scalability.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, Business, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline from an accredited college, university, or academic institution. Additional experience can be substituted.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, and data management.
• Proficiency in SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational database systems.
• Strong experience with Jasper Reports and other data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau).
• Familiarity with cloud-based databases and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in ETL processes and data pipeline automation. (Python, Postgres, Airflow)
• Knowledge of data analytics, data visualization, and data governance principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, coupled with high interpersonal skills to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Existing and active DHS EOD/clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of change management processes and technologies (GitHub)
• Previous hands-on technical experience, specifically with cloud infrastructure across the three major Cloud Service Providers.
• Federal IT experience requiring DHS Suitability Clearance is highly preferred.

About Indev:

At Indev, we are redefining Intelligent Development—delivering forward-thinking, mission-driven technology solutions that empower federal agencies to modernize, automate, and innovate with confidence. We go beyond the status quo, thinking creatively and providing impactful, non-traditional solutions that drive federal technology transformation. Our team harnesses the power of AI-driven automation, mission analytics, and cloud-native technologies to create agile, secure, and efficient enterprises that are built for the future. Let's innovate.

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