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General Dynamics Information Technology · 3 days ago

Data Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

USA VA Chantilly

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $218K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. They are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable backend and data integration systems, with a focus on data-intensive applications and performance optimization.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Backend & System Development

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems in Java, Python, Angular, Java Script, Go, or equivalent

Architect and implement data integration solutions for structured and unstructured data

Develop REST APIs and services for real-time and batch processing

Maintain modular software libraries with clean interfaces and reusable code

Build and optimize ETL pipelines using frameworks such as Elastic Search, Kafka, and Airflow

Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability in data workflows

Integrate externally developed code into core software libraries

Deploy and maintain solutions across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Apply containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for automation

Adhere to configuration management and infrastructure standards

Translate business requirements into technical specifications across data and application layers

Maintain code quality through testing, regression analysis, and reviews

Investigate and resolve production issues to improve stability and data integrity

Conduct full lifecycle testing following strict quality procedures

Provide bug fixes, enhancements, GUI improvements, and access control updates

Install, configure, and monitor applications to meet operational requirements

Deliver ad-hoc training and support to users

Partner with configuration managers to integrate internal and external software solutions

Evaluate and recommend third-party vendors and partners

Support development of standards, methods, and procedures for product release readiness

Qualification

JavaPythonCI/CDETLCloud Based ServicesKubernetesAirflowAngularScalaGoDockerAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must currently possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must be able to obtain

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Proficiency in Java, Python, Angular, Scala, or Go

Strong expertise Kubernetes, and Airflow

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, plus cloud-native data services

Proven ability to work across the full software development lifecycle

Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

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

Experience: 8+ years

Security Clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Location: Chantilly, VA - On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Full flex work weeks where possible

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees