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Junior Data Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions
Location
Chantilly/Herndon, VA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Data & AI
Salary
$90,000.00 – $130,000.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance and Full-Scope Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 0-4+ years of data engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
  • Basic familiarity with Apache Spark, Pandas, or SQL-based transformation frameworks
  • Core understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience writing automated SQL and Python unit tests
  • Basic certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer
What the job really is

As a Junior Data Engineer at Dark Wolf, you will support the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines in secure environments. Your day-to-day tasks will include constructing ETL/ELT pipelines, ingesting and transforming data from various sources, performing data quality checks, and participating in Agile activities. You will work closely with senior engineers to ensure high data quality for mission-critical applications.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed
  • Target salary range provided, but actual salary may vary based on expertise
  • Position requires active security clearance, which may limit candidate pool
  • Direct hire only; no third-party staffing agencies or contractors considered
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