Data Engineer
Redhorse Corp., Chantilly, VA, United States
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Data Engineer to serve as a foundational architect of our data ecosystems. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain the scalable data pipelines that turn raw information into actionable intelligence for our federal partners. By ensuring data reliability and performance, you directly enable high-level decision‑making that impacts national security and government efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines
Build and optimize data architectures in cloud environments
Develop and manage relational database systems for performance and reliability
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to deliver clean, usable datasets
Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across systems
Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows and pipeline performance
Implement best practices for data security and compliance
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in data engineering or similar role
Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
Proficiency in SQL and database design
Experience with at least one cloud platform (Oracle, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Hands‑on experience building data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Spark, or similar
Programming experience in Python, Java, or Scala
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Kafka)
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Understanding of data modeling techniques
Equal Opportunity Employer
Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com
Other Relevant Statements
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
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Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Data Engineer to serve as a foundational architect of our data ecosystems. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain the scalable data pipelines that turn raw information into actionable intelligence for our federal partners. By ensuring data reliability and performance, you directly enable high-level decision‑making that impacts national security and government efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines
Build and optimize data architectures in cloud environments
Develop and manage relational database systems for performance and reliability
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to deliver clean, usable datasets
Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across systems
Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows and pipeline performance
Implement best practices for data security and compliance
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in data engineering or similar role
Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
Proficiency in SQL and database design
Experience with at least one cloud platform (Oracle, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Hands‑on experience building data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Spark, or similar
Programming experience in Python, Java, or Scala
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Kafka)
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Understanding of data modeling techniques
Equal Opportunity Employer
Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com
Other Relevant Statements
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
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