Overview
On Site
USD 77,600.00 - 176,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Unstructured Data
Analytics
Reporting
Decision-making
Data Quality
Innovation
System Integration Testing
Leadership
Cloud Computing
Extract
Transform
Load
Java
Python
Scala
SQL
PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services
Remote Desktop Services
Amazon RDS
Computer Science
Security+
Apache Kafka
Apache NiFi
Data Flow
Kubernetes
Orchestration
Grafana
Elasticsearch
Real-time
Streaming
Security Clearance
Finance
Professional Development
SAP BASIS
Fraud
Collaboration
Law
Job Details
Job Number: R0230263
Data Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:
Booz Allen is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to architect, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms that transform complex data into actionable insights. In this role, you will lead a team of data engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions integrating structured and unstructured data across secure environments.
You will serve as a technical and strategic leader, responsible for building and maintaining enterprise data infrastructure that powers analytics, reporting, and mission-critical decision-making. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will set engineering standards, ensure data quality, and drive innovation, enabling the organization to leverage data as a secure, strategic asset at scale.
This po sit ion blends technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure data solutions across cloud and distributed systems.
Work with us to use data for good.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
Nice If You Have:
Clearance :
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Data Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:
Booz Allen is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to architect, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms that transform complex data into actionable insights. In this role, you will lead a team of data engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions integrating structured and unstructured data across secure environments.
You will serve as a technical and strategic leader, responsible for building and maintaining enterprise data infrastructure that powers analytics, reporting, and mission-critical decision-making. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will set engineering standards, ensure data quality, and drive innovation, enabling the organization to leverage data as a secure, strategic asset at scale.
This po sit ion blends technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure data solutions across cloud and distributed systems.
Work with us to use data for good.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience with building and maintaining data pipelines
- 5+ years of experience with ETL development in NiFi, Java, Python, SQL, or Scala
- 3+ years of experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, or Kafka
- Experience with AWS services, including RDS and Aurora
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 6 months of hire
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, or other Kafka ecosystem tools
- Experience with NiFi for data flow automation
- Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, or related orchestration tools
- Experience with monitoring tools2, such as Grafana, Pro met heus, or Elasticsearch
- Experience with real-time data and streaming architectures
Clearance :
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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