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The Senior Data Engineer/Software Developer is a full-time position that will lead the technical implementation for of one of our clients Lifecycle Management Systems. Position is responsible for the end-to-end development of the LMS ecosystem directly working with military stakeholders, logistics experts, and government engineers to ingest complex data streams, build a dynamic operational ontology, and construct role-specific user interfaces

This role requires strong software development experience, analytical reasoning and quantitative skills, the ability to work collaboratively with senior and mid-level developers and subject matter experts, and the capacity to present findings clearly to senior DoD leaders and stakeholders.

Position is fully in-person at client site located on Langley Air Force Base. VA.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

• Data integration and data engineering pipeline development.
• Architecting and building robust data pipelines using tools such as Python, PySpark/Pandas, and SQL to ingest data from legacy databases.
• Manage data health, scheduling, and synchronization using platform CI/CD tools.
• Develop low-code/no-code interactive UI tools.
• Implement automated workflows.
• Develop ontology for particular for various systems within the LMS use-case.
• Present analysis and findings to government, industry, and internal stakeholders.
• Work with a team of senior and mid-level developers and subject matter experts to answer project requirements and needs.
• Coordinate with government, industry, and internal stakeholders to gather information, validate findings, and support recommended courses of action.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in a technical field such as math, physics, operations research, engineering, data analytics, or another relevant technical domain.
• 10+ years of experience using analytic tools such as Python, SQL, and Tableau to perform data exploration and analysis.
• 5+ year's experience building data connectors from legacy systems.
• Experience leading small to medium-size technical teams to deliver analytical products and analyses.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills.
• Self-directed and detail-oriented, with the ability to complete assigned tasks, adapt to changing work efforts, and manage shifting priorities.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field such as math, physics, operations research, engineering, data analytics, or another relevant technical domain.
• 3+ years developing with Palantir Foundry - experience with Workshop is a big plus.
• Frontend application development using tools such D3.js, Angular, React, JavaScript.
• Previous Experience with DoW Supply Chain or Predictive Maintenance use-cases.

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Target salary range: $111,426 - $192,890. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.