Software Engineer, Airflow Data Pipelines- Fully Cleared

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
At Intelliforce, you build mission software with teams who move fast, communicate clearly, and own outcomes. In this role, you will engineer reliable data workflows that help teams turn complex data into usable results. You will focus on production-ready automation, strong observability, and clean orchestration patterns.

Schedule and Work Details
Location: NBP 135
Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift
Telework: Up to 16 hours per week
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required). We do not sponsor clearances.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We do not sponsor visas.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might Include
Build and maintain Apache Airflow DAGs for data pipelines and automation.
Partner with data engineers and platform teams to design scalable workflow patterns.
Harden workflows for reliability, retries, and clear operational visibility.
Automate repetitive tasks with Bash and Python.
Support containerized execution and deployments across Linux environments.
Troubleshoot workflow failures, performance issues, and upstream dependencies.
Document pipelines and operating procedures so teams move faster.

Minimum Qualifications
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education and Experience
This role aligns to Software Engineer (SWE), Level 2.
Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related) plus 3 years of SWE experience.
Or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) plus 5 years of SWE experience.
Or 7 years of SWE experience in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills
Linux CLI experience and strong comfort with Linux tools
Bash scripting to automate manual processes
Recent Python and Java development experience
Apache Airflow experience, DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors
Distributed processing experience with Apache Spark
Container experience with Docker, Podman, or containerd
Git source control experience

Desired Skills
Atlassian tools experience, Jira and Confluence
AWS cloud services and infrastructure familiarity

Full Tech Stack
Python, Java, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Linux, Bash, Git, Docker, Podman, containerd, AWS, Jira, Confluence.

Compensation Range: $155,000.00 - $205,000.00 

*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

• Multiple medical plan options , including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

• Exciting bonus opportunities , from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? 
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: .

Equal Opportunity Matters 
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

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