Data Engineer II​/Cloud

Description

Leidos is seeking a Data Engineer to support CDC DHP data modernization, analytics, and cloud-based data management initiatives. This role provides hands‑on technical expertise for development, migration, testing, validation, and sustainment of analytical workflows supporting surveillance, research, reporting, and operational activities.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions.
• Support migration and modernization of SAS-based analytics and reporting workflows.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes and cloud-based data engineering solutions.
• Implement automated testing, validation, and monitoring processes.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across multiple analytical environments.
• Develop reusable code, technical documentation, and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and program stakeholders to support modernization objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, software development, or cloud-based data management.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Python, R, SAS, PySpark, or comparable technologies.
• Experience developing ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

• Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or public health data systems.
• Experience supporting SAS-to-Python, SAS-to-R, or similar modernization initiatives.
• Experience with EDAV (Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Delta Lake, R Studio, PowerBI, Tableau), 1
  
  CDP (Palantir Foundry), Azure SQL, Azure Dev Ops, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting migration from SAS to other analytics solutions (e.g., R, Python, Databricks, Palantir Foundry).
• Experience supporting dual-run validation, equivalency testing, and controlled migration approaches.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, Dev Ops, and cloud deployment practices.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  Databricks Data Engineer Associate/Professional, Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203), Azure AI Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred.

$87,100.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.