Data Engineer

Job overview

The Data Engineer role is onsite in Chantilly, VA. Compensation is listed as $250,000–$260,000 per year. The role is part of an Agile team building software products and services that support critical operational and analytical systems for U.S. federal agencies. The engineer designs scalable backend services and data ingestion solutions, models and maps data, and builds reusable APIs and pipelines. The work structures complex data environments and supports efficient processing and management of data from varied sources.

What you'll do

• Design and develop scalable backend services and data ingestion solutions
• perform data modeling, data mapping, and large-scale file manipulation
• collaborate across disciplines in an Agile environment
• drive innovation and process improvement through hands-on development
• optimize applications for speed and scalability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

data engineer

chantilly va

acclaim technical services

data pipelines

backend services

data ingestion

apis

microservices

nodejs

python

llms

ts/sci with polygraph

$250k–$260k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of related software engineering experience and a current TS/SCI with polygraph. Required knowledge includes NodeJS or Python, APIs, microservices, distributed systems, LLMs, ETL workflows, data pipelines, NoSQL, MCP Servers, and API management.

About the employer

Acclaim Technical Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Facilities Management Services. Sector: 54.