Overview

Oracle GDI-Government, Defense & Intelligence seeks a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer for our Consulting Services team on an exciting new contract in Reston, VA. This role involves joining a team of application, cloud, and security engineers to deliver a cloud-native, centralized data platform. The platform ensures end-to-end budget traceability and requires security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Oracle Cloud technologies.
• Build and maintain cloud-native data architectures for government defense applications.
• Develop ETL processes to ensure data quality and budget traceability.
• Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams on platform delivery.
• Optimize data storage, processing, and analytics in a secure environment.
• Implement data governance and compliance standards for classified systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data platform issues in production environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to agile development practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer in cloud environments.
• Expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related data services.
• Active U.S. security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and ETL tools (e.g., DataFlow, GoldenGate).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Hadoop).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work options.
• Professional development and Oracle certification support.