Senior Data Engineer (5307)

Full Timesenior

Arlington, VAPosted 5 days ago

Role Overview

ESS Technologies is hiring a Senior Data Engineer (5307). This is a full-time role in Arlington. Part of ESS Technologies's Data Engineering hiring, posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Data Engineering roles is $173k-$225k (based on 13 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

cBEYONData + SMX is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team in support of a Modernized Data Science Platform for a Federal customer. This role will support IT transformation and modernization efforts by designing, building, and delivering data-driven solutions that connect business requirements with scalable technical capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience developing production data pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions using Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or similar modern data platforms. This role requires a blend of technical leadership, data engineering expertise, requirements analysis, and the ability to work closely with business and technical stakeholders in a Federal/DoD environment.

If you are interested in joining a high-performing team with advancement opportunities, then look no further!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of junior developers in the development and delivery of client-required capabilities.
Design and build new data solutions using Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or comparable enterprise data platforms.
Develop, maintain, and optimize production data pipelines, data models, reports, and analytics solutions.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Assess and design modifications to existing data models and platform solutions as needed.
Build data models and reporting solutions using datasets from ERPs, legacy systems, and other enterprise data sources.
Promote code into production while following established DevOps, CI/CD, and release management processes.
Define test cases and validate test results to ensure solutions function as designed.
Participate in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and business process improvement activities.
Work cross-functionally with technical teams, business stakeholders, and Federal customer representatives.
Support knowledge sharing through code reviews, documentation, and mentoring.

Required Skills/Experience

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required.
Ability to work onsite 2 days per week at the Taylor Building in Crystal City.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience: 10 years of related work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on development experience with proficiency in Python and PySpark.
Hands-on experience building production data pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions in Palantir Foundry or Databricks.
Prior experience leading junior developers to deliver software or data capabilities on 2 or more projects.
Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
Army functional knowledge and proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.
Familiarity with database design and architecture, including relational and non-relational databases.
Knowledge of commercial cloud architecture, including AWS and/or Azure.
Competence with software engineering tools and processes, including estimation, issue tracking, version control, and debugging.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and participate in technical and business discussions.
Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Proven experience with knowledge sharing, including code reviews and clear documentation.
Driven, self-directed personality with a strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference.

Desired Skills/Experience

Experience implementing RESTful APIs.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster positive outcomes across diverse people, teams, and priorities.
Experience working with the DoD.
Experience working with GFEBS or another SAP ERP system.

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$125,000—$180,000 USD

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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Where is the Senior Data Engineer (5307) position at ESS Technologies located?

This position is based in Arlington. ESS Technologies has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Data Engineer (5307) at ESS Technologies earn?

ESS Technologies has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Data Engineer (5307) role at ESS Technologies posted?

This role was posted on July 7, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Data Engineer (5307) role at ESS Technologies require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. ESS Technologies lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.