Data Engineer, Senior

Data Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity: Booz Allen is seeking a Data Engineer to help troubleshoot and resolve complex data engineering and software development problems. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of critical production systems and platforms. As a Data Engineer on our team, you’ll be working with a collaborative Kanban data team to manage Tier 3 requests and help build and maintain Cloud software and infrastructure that supports the enterprise. You will implement continuous integration and deployment into development, testing, and production environments. This is an opportunity to broaden your skillset into areas like Agile development, Cloud-based development, and containerization. In this role, you’ll identify new opportunities to build solutions and solve complex problems to help the Intelligence Community (IC) meet their toughest challenges. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience in operations support, systems administration, data operations, or technical support
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across applications, infrastructure, or data environments
• Experience designing, developing, and tuning complex data ingestion, routing, and transformation workflows using data flow management tools
• Knowledge of data platforms, databases, ETL or data flow processes, and system monitoring tools
• Ability to work independently, prioritize operational issues, and respond effectively in high-tempo environments
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a CS or Engineering field
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire date

Nice If You Have

• Experience working in secure, regulated, or classified environments
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, or related orchestration tools
• Experience designing and implementing real-time data and streaming architectures using Apache Kafka
• Experience extending Apache NiFi by writing custom processors, controller services, and utilities using Java
• Knowledge of AWS services, including RDS and S3
• Possession of strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting‑edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.

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