Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about building scalable data pipelines and working with complex datasets? NS2 Mission is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support mission-focused programs in Chantilly, VA . In this role, you will design and maintain data pipelines, collaborate closely with development teams, and help deliver reliable data solutions that enable teams to transform data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines supporting ingestion, transformation, and delivery of large datasets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into applications and mission systems
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for data retrieval, transformation, and analysis
• Build automation and processing scripts using Python or Java depending on system needs
  • Python-focused work supports modernization and migration efforts
  • Java-focused work supports maintenance of legacy systems
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL
• Operate within Linux environments, including shell scripting
• Analyze and process datasets across formats such as CSV, XML, JSON, Avro, and Parquet
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure data quality and code reliability
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve performance of data pipelines and workflows

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines
• Strong experience with SQL (must-have)
• Experience working in Linux environments (must-have)
• Experience with Python and/or Java
• Experience working within collaborative development teams
• Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL)
• Experience processing and analyzing structured and semi-structured data formats

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Apache NiFi and/or Apache Airflow (at least one preferred)
• Exposure to AWS environments (nice to have; hybrid on-prem/cloud environment)
• Experience with Spark and related ecosystem tools(nice to have):
  • Scala
  • EMR
  • Hive / Iceberg
  • Performance tuning and security within Spark environments
• Experience supporting modernization or data migration efforts
• Familiarity with cloud or data security best practices
• Experience with configuration management and CI/CD processes

Technical Environment

Python • Java • SQL • Linux • PostgreSQL • Oracle • MySQL • Apache NiFi • Apache Airflow • AWS (nice to have) • Spark Ecosystem (Scala, EMR, Hive, Iceberg) • JSON • XML • CSV • Avro • Parquet

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Please be aware, many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.