Data & Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Data & Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Opportunity via QSSHire | Talent-as-a-Service Recruiting Role:
Data & Software Engineer

Location:

McLean, VA (Onsite) Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Rate:
Open Are You a Data & Software Engineer Ready to Build Scalable Data Pipelines and Modern Data Platforms? QSSHire is seeking a Data & Software Engineer to support a Project, focused on building complex data flows and scalable data solutions for a custom application. This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong Python expertise, experience building production-grade ETL pipelines, and deep knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance principles.

The ideal candidate will bring experience working with modern data platforms, cloud-native technologies, and large-scale data processing frameworks. In This Role, You’ll:
• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using Python
• Develop and deploy data workflows using orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Spark job orchestration)
• Containerize and deploy applications in AWS cloud environments
• Configure and optimize Spark and PySpark jobs for large-scale data processing
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and design scalable data solutions with minimal oversight
• Troubleshoot data quality issues, pipeline failures, and performance bottlenecks
• Support large-scale data migration and platform modernization efforts
• Optimize relational databases (MySQL, Postgre

SQL) for analytical workloads, including schema design and query tuning
• Implement and maintain data lineage, cataloging, and governance solutions
• Work with geospatial data formats and tools
• Integrate AI/ML models and services into data pipelines
• Develop automation scripts using Bash for data processing and system tasks
• Contribute to data engineering documentation, standards, and best practices You’ll Succeed Here If You Have:
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering roles
• Strong experience with Apache Spark & Py Spark  
• Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, Num Py)
• Experience building scalable ETL/data pipelines in production environments
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, Step Functions)
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Podman)
• Strong SQL skills, including experience with Trino
• Experience with No

SQL databases (Dynamo

DB)
• Familiarity with data lake technologies (Apache Iceberg)
• Experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow or similar)
• Experience using Terraform or Cloud Formation for infrastructure as code
• Experience with data lineage and governance tools (Open Lineage, Unity Catalog OSS, Apache Polaris)
• Experience with Apache Superset for data visualization
• Experience with geospatial technologies (H3, PostGIS)
• Strong understanding of version control and Dev Ops practices (Git, IaC workflows)
• Experience working with data catalogs and diverse data formats Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into data workflows
• Experience supporting data platform modernization initiatives
• Strong background in data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments Why QSSHire? As a modern Talent-as-a-Service recruiting partner, QSSHire connects top talent with impactful opportunities. We focus on aligning your expertise with meaningful work, offering transparency, flexibility, and career growth.