As ABSC’s next TS/SCI-cleared Data Integration Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, engineering, development, deployment, and use of software for the 10-year DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract, where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise. We integrate off-the-shelf and new development efforts to sustain and enhance Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) National Media and Exploitation Center (NMEC) architecture by leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multi-year research and development cycles.

As ABSC’s Data Integration Engineer, your job will be to design, implement, maintain, and monitor data pipelines, both in support of R&D prototypes and production pipelines. You succeed through effective cross-functional collaboration in areas such as, but not limited to, development, product, and QA in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule, and some unclassified development tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables.

Have impact as part of a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. If you are ready to join ABSC in enabling DIA’s NMEC to provide critical and unique capabilities to the Intelligence Community, apply today!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• As a senior member of the team, you bring deep expertise in data engineering and will work closely with other infrastructure and network engineers, data scientists, and system engineers on the following key tasks:
  • Perform Database builds, installs, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of database systems (e.g., MariaDB/MySQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Qdrant, Milvus, etc.)
  • Ensure data integrity by performing employing data engineering best practices
  • Maintain database and data pipeline documentation, data dictionaries, and system diagrams

Experience and education required for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10+ years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases such as MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, FAISS, Milvus, Qdrant, etc.
• Experience designing and maintaining ETL and ELT pipelines with technologies such as Spark, Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, Argocd, Metaflow, Kubeflow, etc.
• Experience with DevOps / MLOps, using CI/CD methodology with data pipelines, and cloud-native deployment paradigms
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Experience with database design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Expertise in data profiling techniques and understanding the content from both a data quality and business perspective
• Experience with data quality and accuracy evaluation techniques
• Experience with Agile practices
• Development experience with Python
• Experience on data model development, modification and migration, and maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work independently.

Desired experience for this role:

• Experience supporting data teams and data scientists
• Experience on a production/ enterprise system
• Experience in air-gapped environments
• Application development and deployment in an AWS environment
• AWS certifications

On-site Amenities:

• Available parking
• Accessible from MD, VA, or DC
• Metro-accessible shuttle service
• Wide open campus
• Gym on site
• Restaurants within walking distance

Who we are:

Since 2001, Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) has delivered professional services and technology-enabled solutions to federal, defense, and intelligence customers through a mission-first ethos resulting in agile, innovative, and technology-advancing capabilities.

ABSC’s employees – including software developers, multi-disciplined intelligence analysts, technology protection engineers, program support personnel, and specialists in cloud, data science, AI/ML, and cyber – diligently support their customers, address their challenges, and stay ahead of technological or operational impacts to the mission.

ABSC stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• 4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Matching
• Tuition Assistance Program – Have Student Loans? Let us help!
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance
• Career Development –5,250 USD Annually Towards Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off – Spend time directly supporting a charity of your choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches (set amount) an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Paid Parental Leave –Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• Performance Bonus

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

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