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Remote Big Data Software Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote)

Washington, DC · Remote

$129K - $155K/yr

Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote) Location: Remote (U.S. Based) Clearance: Active DoD Secret ... Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and ...

... and Big Data to support our work at the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is ... and/or remote work. We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits ...

Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Washington, DC · Remote

$138K - $182K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contract Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll ... Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance tuning. * Demonstrated ...

ML Data Engineer

Sterling, VA · Remote

$100K - $150K/yr

ML Data Engineer - Remote Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is ...

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$129K - $155K/yr

Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, or similar big data technologies. * Experience ... Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management ...

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, or similar big data technologies. * Experience ... Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management ...

... Engineering, or related technical field, and five (5) years of experience developing data products ... big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our ...

Data Engineer

Centreville, VA · On-site +1

$113K - $136K/yr

Exposure to PySpark or other big data frameworks is a plus for future pipeline scalability ... to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center ...

... big data technologies. The selected candidate will work across the full software development ... engineering inDevSecOpsenvironments * 3+ years of hands-on experience developing front-end and ...

Lead Data Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$122K - $146K/yr

We are is looking for talented, enthusiastic senior data engineers who share our passion for big ... software and implementation options and document them for technical teams • Work with data ...

Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this ... In this role, you will work closely with software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and ...

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Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$125K - $160K/yr

... commercial software and a passion for solving complex problems. * 2-4 years direct experience in Data Engineering with experience in tools such as: * Big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.

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Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote)

Rackner

Washington, DC • Remote

$129K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote)
Location:
Remote (U.S. Based)
Clearance:
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)

Make an Impact on Military Healthcare and Readiness

  • Join Rackner to modernize secure data infrastructure for a critical defense health program—enabling real-time insights that support care delivery, operational readiness, and mission decision-making.
  • You'll design and scale data pipelines that transform raw information into actionable intelligence, ensuring interoperability and powering analytics across large-scale, distributed environments.
  • If you're passionate about data engineering, cloud-native systems, and mission-driven innovation, this is your opportunity to make a national impact.

What You'll Do

  • Build and maintain end-to-end Ingest → Transform → Expose pipelines using Airflow, Spark, dbt, and Iceberg.
  • Ingest and normalize structured and unstructured data (HL7, FHIR, PDF, JSON) for analytics and AI/ML use cases.
  • Map datasets to FHIR and OMOP standards to enable interoperability and decision support.
  • Implement schema versioning and governance to ensure traceability and audit-ready lineage.
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps and Data Science teams to deliver AI-ready datasets for predictive analytics and readiness forecasting.
  • Optimize data performance across distributed environments while ensuring compliance with DoD Responsible AI and NIST AI Risk Management frameworks.

Who You Are

  • 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Analytics Engineering
  • Proficient in SQL and Python, with experience building modular, version-controlled transformations
  • Hands-on with Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, dbt, and data lake frameworks (Iceberg, Trino, Athena)
  • Strong understanding of ETL/ELT design, data modeling, and governance in distributed systems
  • Familiar with AWS (Glue, S3, Lambda, Athena, EMR) and cloud-native data architectures
  • Excellent collaborator with experience in cross-functional environments (DevSecOps, Data Science, Security)

Preferred / Bonus

  • Experience with FHIR, OMOP, or HL7 data standards
  • Background in DoD, VA, or other federal health IT programs
  • Knowledge of Responsible AI and NIST AI Risk Management Frameworks
  • Familiarity with complex operational data systems or readiness analytics

About Rackner

  • Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.
  • We enable digital transformation through DevSecOps, AI/ML, and cloud-first innovation.
  • Our teams solve high-impact problems that advance federal missions and strengthen national readiness. Join us to help shape the future of secure, scalable data systems supporting mission success.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Weekly Pay and Full Remote Flexibility.
  • Professional Growth through paid certifications and training.
  • Comprehensive Benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance.
  • Home office equipment plan and supportive, inclusive team culture with mission impact.

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