Software Engineer, Airflow Data Pipelines- Cleared

Overview

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most At Intelliforce, you build mission software with teams who move fast, communicate clearly, and own outcomes. In this role, you will engineer reliable data workflows that help teams turn complex data into usable results. You will focus on production-ready automation, strong observability, and clean orchestration patterns.

Location: NBP 135

Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift

Telework: Up to 16 hours per week

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required). We do not sponsor clearances.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We do not sponsor visas.

• Build and maintain Apache Airflow DAGs for data pipelines and automation.
• Partner with data engineers and platform teams to design scalable workflow patterns.
• Harden workflows for reliability, retries, and clear operational visibility.
• Automate repetitive tasks with Bash and Python.
• Support containerized execution and deployments across Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot workflow failures, performance issues, and upstream dependencies.
• Document pipelines and operating procedures so teams move faster.

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

This role aligns to Software Engineer (SWE), Level 2.

Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related) plus 3 years of SWE experience.

Or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) plus 5 years of SWE experience.

Or 7 years of SWE experience in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Linux CLI experience and strong comfort with Linux tools

Bash scripting to automate manual processes

Recent Python and Java development experience

Apache Airflow experience, DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors

Distributed processing experience with Apache Spark

Container experience with Docker, Podman, or containerd

Git source control experience

Atlassian tools experience, Jira and Confluence

AWS cloud services and infrastructure familiarity

Python, Java, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Linux, Bash, Git, Docker, Podman, containerd, AWS, Jira, Confluence.

Compensation Range: $ - $

* The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.

• Multiple medical plan options
  , including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.

• Exciting bonus opportunities
  , from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose?
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at  or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: .

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Rec with your specific request.