Data Engineer Junior - TS/SCI w/Poly

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Description:

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to securely and expertly apply the latest technology. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Data Engineer Junior joining our team in McLean, VA.

At GDIT, we foster a people-centric environment. As a Data Engineer Junior, you will be trusted to work on projects related to the role. In this role, a typical day will include:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Import new data sets into an existing search application.

• Perform ad hoc data engineering and analysis.

• Create new applications for analyzing, querying and displaying documents and property graphs.

• Work with users to define their data requirements and to assist with ad hoc data analysis.

• Troubleshoot complex problems and provide support for software systems and application issues.

• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance the organization’s capabilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.

• Two or more years of experience in data engineering, from the design of a common data format to the data pipelines that extract, transform, normalize and load the data.

• Two or more years of hands-on development with C/C++, C#, or Java in Microsoft Windows environment.

• Expertise with SQL programming.

• Demonstrated success in developing software applications through all stages, including requirements generation/gathering, data engineering (data extract/transform/load), web service implementation, and user interface.

• Proven record of independently learning and applying new technologies.

• Ability to deliver on multiple competing priorities with little supervision.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

QUALIFICATIONS

• TS/SCI with Polygraph

• A minimum of 2 years of in-depth data engineering experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on development with C/C++, C# or Java in Microsoft Windows environment.

• Proven ability to work with both technical team members and non-technical users.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of Python.

• Experience with entity resolution across data sets.

• Experience with Oracle databases, and specifically Oracle Text.

• Expertise with SQL.

• Experience with link/graph analysis.

• In depth experience with building text search applications.

• Experience with Linux.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401K with company match

• Customizable health benefits packages

• Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Rewards program for high-performing employees

• Not sure this job’s the one for you? Check out our other openings at gdit.com/careers.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Telecommuting Not Allowed

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.