Job Summary:
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join their Data Architecture & Engineering team, responsible for designing and building scalable data pipelines that transform raw data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities:
โข Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines that support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of structured and unstructured data using tools and frameworks aligned with ETL architecture best practices.
โข Build and maintain ETL processes that ensure data quality, consistency, and performance across multiple environments.
โข Integrate data pipelines with Amazon Web Services (AWS), leveraging services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, and Redshift to enable scalable and secure data processing.
โข Develop and maintain schemas, data dictionaries, and transformation logic to support robust data architecture and documentation.
โข Manage and monitor production datasets, ensuring fault tolerance, redundancy, and data integrity across systems.
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch new data features, including documentation of dataflows, capabilities, and technical support procedures.
โข Support database management and administration tasks such as performance tuning, indexing, and access control.
โข Apply Agile software development practices to deliver iterative improvements and respond to evolving data needs.
โข Develop and integrate APIs to support data access and interoperability across systems.
โข Work with cloud messaging APIs and implement push notification mechanisms where applicable.
โข Continuously explore and adopt new tools, technologies, and methods to improve data engineering practices and support mission-driven outcomes.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS-SCI clearance
โข Bachelorโs degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
โข 4-8 years of relevant experience in data engineering, ETL development, or database administration
โข Proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based data integration
โข Strong experience with ETL architecture, data pipeline development, and end-to-end data processing
โข Solid understanding of database management, including schema design, indexing, and optimization
โข Experience with API development and integration
โข Ability to manage and transform raw data into usable formats for analytics and reporting
โข Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development environments
โข Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to provide technical support for data systems
Preferred:
โข Experience with cloud messaging APIs and push notification systems
โข Hands-on experience with database administration and performance tuning
โข Keen interest in learning and applying the latest data tools and technologies to solve real-world problems
โข Experience supporting technical support functions related to data infrastructure
โข Familiarity with national security or mission-driven data environments
Company:
BigBear.ai's mission is to deliver clarity for the world's most complex decisions. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Fairfax, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.