Lead Data Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Data Engineer Expert to serve as a team lead to design, build, and optimize scalable backend and data integration systems. This role requires deep expertise across the full software development lifecycle, from system architecture to deployment, with a focus on data-intensive applications, performance optimization, and cross-platform integration. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and can deliver high-impact solutions that support mission-critical operation.

The candidate will be required to:

• Provide bug fixes, enhancements, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) improvements to applications to meet operational requirements

• Develop and modify application source code, in response to new requirements and requests for change

• Provide enhancements to existing access controls and configurations, and monitor applications to meet operational requirements

• Develop and deploy software, including in cloud environments

• Integrate externally developed code into core libraries

• Install and configure application software

• Evaluate third party vendors and software partners

• Design and develop Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interfaces (APls)

• Maintain design of software libraries, including the definition of module APIs, code organization, and compliance in coding standards. This work will emphasize modularity of the libraries, re-use of common code, clean interfaces between the subsystems and integrity of design

• Provide ad-hoc user training to potential, new, and existing customers

• Work with the configuration manager to ensure the integration of externally developed software into core software libraries

• Develop, as assigned, a wide range of software to run on the Sponsor's networks. The software libraries include but are not limited to audio/video, image processing algorithms, OS and file systems, and device drivers

• Assist the Sponsor in developing specific standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality release or release readiness

• Adhere to Configuration Management standards and practices for software and infrastructure.

• Conduct testing at all levels of the software development life cycle, to include regression testing, and adhere to strict testing procedure

Desired Technical Capabilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in one of the following: Java, Python, Angular, Java Script, Go, or equivalent

• Demonstrated expertise in building and optimizing ETL pipelines using frameworks such as Elastic Search, Kafka, and Airflow

• Demonstrated experience with REST APIs

• Hands on experience with AWS

• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes

• Experience building data products in Apache Avro

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required