Data Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and deploy data pipelines and platforms that bring order to diverse data for mission-driven initiatives. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams through a fast-paced environment, turning complex data into actionable insights and guiding the development of scalable data systems for clients.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver data engineering solutions on mission-focused projects
• Develop and operate pipelines and platforms that unify disparate data into meaningful information
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, engineers, developers, and data consumers in an agile setting
• Apply analytical exploration to manage the assessment, design, construction, and maintenance of scalable data platforms for clients

Requirements

• 5+ years designing data warehouses or data lakes, RESTful API models, event processing, or business intelligence for software systems
• 5+ years building scalable ETL or ELT pipelines, automating large-scale batch and streaming data workflows, and parsing structured, unstructured, or event-streaming data
• 5+ years coding in SQL, Python, Scala, Spark, or Java
• Experience tuning data lake architectures to optimize cloud storage and pipeline performance
• Experience with data management solutions addressing data catalog, usage governance policies, and lifecycle management
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining data systems, or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Technologies

• SQL, Python, Scala, Spark, Java
• AWS EMR, AWS Glue
• Azure Dataverse, Azure Data Factory
• Power Apps, Apache NiFi, AirFlow
• Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery
• Elasticsearch, Solr, MongoDB, Cosmos DB
• AWS, Azure

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program

Clearance

Top Secret clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

The projected compensation range is $77,500 to $176,000 annually (USD). Compensation is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements; this range represents the typical salary for this position as part of Booz Allen’s total comp.

Identity

Identity verification using biometrics and artificial intelligence is part of the hiring process. You may be on camera during interviews and assessments, and Booz Allen may take your photo to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are part of Booz Allen's daily operations, but the use of AI to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.

Work Model

This role is onsite at Booz Allen offices or customer facilities. Remote arrangements may require occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer site. Hybrid roles typically require frequent presence at a Booz Allen facility and may involve work at a customer facility as needed.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.