Senior Data Engineer

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is seeking a Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) to lead Databricks implementations and help deliver enterprise-scale data and analytics capabilities in hybrid cloud environments. In this role, you will support the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud-based data platforms, including design, development, integration, maintenance, technical guidance, and continuous focus on data quality and observability.

Role context

You will act as a senior technical driver for hybrid cloud data architecture and scalable data processing. The position also includes collaboration with stakeholders and leadership to shape solution direction and ensure deployments align with mission and business objectives.

Location

• Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC (hybrid)

What you will do

• Develop and deliver the client installation plan through coordination with clients and the project team
• Serve as the escalation point for technical issues from clients and other system engineers
• Manage client expectations around solution functionality, deployment processes, and realistic timelines
• Provide subject matter expertise in solution architecture for hybrid cloud environments
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to review and contribute to Product Roadmaps
• Identify organizational impact of the technical solution architecture
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, as necessary
• Travel as required to customer sites, naval installations, shipyards, and vessels in support of installation, maintenance, modernization, and troubleshooting
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors, team leads, or program management

Key requirements

• Senior Databricks engineer with 5 years of experience, including knowledge of databases, data warehousing, data analytics, or related data technologies
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
• Associate’s degree in information technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant experience
• Hybrid cloud data and infrastructure design experience, including implementation of typical data quality functions such as standardization, transformation, rationalization, linking, and matching
• Seven (7) years experience in Python and SQL for data analysis, data processing, or problem-solving, including experience with in-memory computing using R, Python, Spark, PySpark, Kafka, and Scala
• Seven (7) years experience identifying data source telemetry and routing it for operational observability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Technologies

• Databricks
• Python
• SQL
• R
• Spark
• PySpark
• Kafka
• Scala

About Ardalyst Defense, LLC

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is a Maryland Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing engineering services and technical, analytical, and cyberspace operations services to integrated U.S. government agency operations. Ardalyst personnel have decades of direct operations experience in full-scope Cyberspace Operations at the Service, Joint, and National Agency levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Monetary assistance with training and certifications

Training and professional growth

• Opportunities for training, certification development, and continued learning