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Dark Wolf Solutions
Chantilly/Herndon, VA
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Dark Wolf constructs and deploys data management and analytics solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We’re proud to boast a world-class engineering team that thrives on rolling up their sleeves to solve your mission’s biggest challenges.
Dark Wolf is seeking a Junior / Entry-Level Data Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of scalable data pipelines in secure, high-assurance environments. In this role, you will work alongside senior data architects and engineers to ingest, clean, and transform structured and unstructured datasets, ensuring high data quality and system dependability for mission-critical applications.
Basic familiarity with Apache Spark, Pandas, or SQL-based transformation frameworks.
Core understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and foundational NoSQL concepts.
Basic knowledge of dimensional modeling, normalization, and relational schema design.
Strong fundamental proficiency in SQL, Python, and Bash scripting.
Experience building and running basic Docker containers.
Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban workflow practices.
Basic familiarity with cloud object storage and data services in AWS or Azure.
Hands-on exposure to static code analysis and security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube).
Experience writing automated SQL and Python unit tests.
Basic certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer.
US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph
Chantilly/Herndon, VA.
Target Salary Range:
$90,000.00 – $130,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
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