Software Engineer, Data Engineer

Location:
Columbia, MD, 20588

Clearance Required:

Active Secret Clearance

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Salary Range: $152,000–$175,000 (USD)
Compensation may vary based on experience, education, and geographic location. Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits package available.

A full-time opportunity is available for a Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software solutions that address complex data and user requirements. This role involves researching, building, and enhancing computer and network software as well as specialized utility programs. The engineer will analyze user needs, apply software engineering principles, and work collaboratively with other specialists to integrate systems, develop specifications, and enhance performance.

This position requires a proactive, technically proficient individual with strong experience in data manipulation, ETL development, and automation.

• Research, design, and develop software solutions based on user needs and system requirements

• Enhance existing software capabilities and maintain application-level databases

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define system specifications and integration requirements

• Maintain and optimize data pipelines, focusing on efficiency and automation

• Implement ETL workflows using modern platforms and programming languages

• Ensure software solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices

• 10+ years of directly related experience in software engineering

• Master’s degree (M.A./M.S.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

• High-level proficiency in R and/or SQL for data extraction, transformation, and manipulation

• Strong hands‑on experience developing and maintaining ETL pipelines

• Experience using tools and languages such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, and PL/SQL

• Proven ability to automate data processes and optimize data workflows

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance

• Experience working with the Advana data platform

• Proficiency in extracting text from PDFs and Word documents using tools like pymu
  
  PDF, PyPDF2, or PDFMiner

• Familiarity with cloud-based data structures such as AWS S3, delta tables, and external tables

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work with minimal supervision

• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualified candidates should submit a current resume highlighting relevant experience and education. Applicants must currently hold a Secret security clearance and be authorized to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.