Data Engineer

DCI Solutions is hiring a Data Engineer to support a cross-functional team in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on integrating and transforming data, building applications that inform operational decisions, and delivering reliable platform data through well-managed pipelines. This position requires an Active Secret security clearance and is onsite in Washington, D.C.

Role Overview

• Serve as a Data Engineer on a cross-functional team to help solve pressing problems.
• Integrate data, transform insights, and build applications for operational decisions.
• Set up transfers of data feeds from source systems into the designated location.
• Write transformations and derive new datasets using Spark for distributed computation.
• Monitor build progress and debug build problems as needed.
• Design applications that address operational questions.
• Execute requests for information (RFI’s) related to the platform’s data footprint.
• Work with product teams while debugging and understanding the code underpinning the platform.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science / Engineering (or related career field) preferred.
• Strong Data Engineering background.
• Experience with Spark, PySpark, and/or Pandas.
• Extensive coding/programming experience in Python.
• Extensive coding/programming experience in SQL, R or similar.
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures as they relate to development.
• Foundry experience is preferred.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (required).
• Work location: In person (Washington, D.C.).

Technologies

• Spark, PySpark, Pandas
• Python
• SQL
• R
• Foundry

Experience

• Data engineering: 5 years (preferred)
• Python coding/programming: 5 years (preferred)
• Building and managing data pipelines: 5 years (preferred)
• Data transformation: 5 years (preferred)
• Foundry: 1 year (preferred)
• Spark and/or PySpark: 3 years (preferred)
• Pandas: 3 years (preferred)

Compensation

USD 175,000 - 260,000 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance