Data Processing Developer

Overview

Data Processing Developer (DPD) – Levels 5–7

Location:

Columbia, MD (on-site) | Full Time | TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Category:
Software Engineering / Data Engineering / Systems Architecture

Clearance Requirement:
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 (annualized USD)

Experience Requirement:
Varies by level (5–7); includes a combination of education, certifications, and relevant professional experience

Data Processing Developers (DPDs) design, build, and evolve systems that turn raw data into usable information. You will architect new data processing and presentation systems, create automated data flows to make domain-specific data human-readable, integrate new flows with existing data repositories, and advocate for transition plans to move the team off legacy platforms toward long-term, sustainable solutions.

This is hands-on engineering work with ownership: the pipelines and tools you build feed downstream analysts and stakeholders directly.

A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, or Network Administration is applicable for LCAT level determination.

• Architect new data processing and presentation systems for downstream users.
• Create custom automated data flows to make domain-specific data human-readable.
• Integrate new data flows with existing data repositories.
• Design and advocate for transition plans that move the team from legacy systems to long-term, more sustainable solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain databases that support new and existing workloads.
• Translate vague or evolving non-technical requirements into flexible technical solutions.

• Experience with cloud computing and virtualization technology.
• Strong programming skills.
• Experience architecting, creating, and maintaining databases.
• Familiarity with Python, Perl, Bash, MySQL, MSSQL, and Django.
• Ability to work independently and create flexible solutions based on vague, non-technical customer requirements.

• Experience with additional data processing frameworks (Apache Kafka, Airflow, Spark).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Frontend experience for building lightweight data presentation UIs.
• Experience with observability and data-quality tooling.
• Prior experience migrating off legacy data platforms.

Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, skills, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 (annualized USD).

• Three Care First medical plans available;
  Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents
• Intezra pays 100% for Care First Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents
• 401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required)
• PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority
• 12 Floating Holidays
• 4 Code Red Days

Intezra, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.