Principal Data Processing Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Data Processing Engineer role is an onsite, full-time position in Annapolis Junction, MD. The annual base salary range is $199,000–$235,000. Nyla Technology Solutions provides artificial intelligence, data science, and software engineering services for the U.S. Government. The engineer designs, implements, and optimizes data ingress and egress pathways to support scalable, reliable enterprise analytics workloads while maintaining data quality and system integrity. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and optimize data ingress and egress pathways
• support distributed processing with Apache Spark
• use Python and Java for software development
• orchestrate workflows with Apache Airflow
• work with data tools and formats including pandas, NumPy, Jupyter Notebook, Parquet, JSON, CSV, and XML
• use SQL technologies
• apply data validation and anomaly detection
• automate processes with Linux and Bash
• use Git.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal data processing engineer

full-time

annapolis junction md

nyla technology solutions

$199k–$235k

apache spark

python

java

apache airflow

big data

data quality

ts/sci polygraph

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Four weeks of annual leave plus 11 holidays, with additional leave options
• company-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 10% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• $5,000 annual professional development support
• student loan repayment program
• volunteer time.

Why this role

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Nyla FLEX offers options for leave and schedule flexibility.

About the employer

Nyla Technology Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.