Data Engineer - DC

About the role

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C.

Clearance Level: This position requires candidates to be U.S. citizens and to possess, at minimum, an active Secret security clearance. Roles under this requisition may require higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI, which candidates must be able to obtain and maintain based on project assignment.

Job Description Supports the development and maintenance of secure data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics-ready datasets. Works with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process structured and unstructured data using Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms.

Required Skills - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field. Equivalent combinations of education, technical certification, and relevant professional experience may be considered.

- 3+ years of relevant data engineering, software development, data analytics, or enterprise-platform experience.

- Experience with Python and SQL familiarity with data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices; familiarity with Spark, PySpark, Databricks, or comparable technologies

- Experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations

- Understanding of version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development

- Ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders

- Active US government security clearance

Preferred Skills - Experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or War Data Platform

- Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, APIs, or Terraform

- Familiarity with AWS or Azure

- Familiarity with DoD data environments and classified networks

- Prior Combatant Command support

- Solid Python and SQL skills with familiarity in JavaScript/TypeScript

Working Conditions Must be able to work onsite in a SCIF

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.