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Bigbear.ai

Data Engineer

Bigbear.ai, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Overview

BigBear.ai

are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Data Engineer

to join our Data Architecture & Engineering team. In this role, you will design and build scalable, secure, and efficient

data pipelines

that transform

raw data

into actionable insights. You’ll work across cloud environments, databases, and development teams to support mission-critical applications, analytics, and reporting. This position requires expertise in

ETL development ,

AWS cloud services , and

database management , along with a strong foundation in

Agile software development

practices.

What you will do

Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines

that support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of structured and unstructured data using tools and frameworks aligned with

ETL architecture

best practices. Build and maintain

ETL processes

that ensure data quality, consistency, and performance across multiple environments. Integrate data pipelines with

Amazon Web Services (AWS) , leveraging services such as S3, Lambda, Glue, and Redshift to enable scalable and secure data processing. Develop and maintain

schemas ,

data dictionaries , and transformation logic to support robust

data architecture

and documentation. Manage and monitor

production datasets , ensuring

fault tolerance ,

redundancy , and

data integrity

across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch new data features, including documentation of

dataflows ,

capabilities , and

technical support

procedures. Support

database management and administration

tasks such as performance tuning, indexing, and access control. Apply

Agile software development

practices to deliver iterative improvements and respond to evolving data needs. Develop and integrate

APIs

to support data access and interoperability across systems. Work with

cloud messaging APIs

and implement

push notification

mechanisms where applicable Continuously explore and adopt new tools, technologies, and methods to improve

data engineering

practices and support mission-driven outcomes

What you need to have

Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS-SCI clearance Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field 4–8 years of relevant experience in

data engineering ,

ETL development , or

database administration Proficiency in

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

and cloud-based data integration Strong experience with

ETL architecture ,

data pipeline development , and

end-to-end data processing Solid understanding of

database management , including schema design, indexing, and optimization Experience with

API development

and integration Ability to manage and transform

raw data

into usable formats for analytics and reporting Familiarity with

Agile methodologies

and collaborative development environments Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to provide

technical support

for data systems

What we'd like you to have

Experience with

cloud messaging APIs

and

push notification systems Hands-on experience with

database administration

and performance tuning Keen interest in learning and applying the latest

data tools and technologies

to solve real-world problems Experience supporting

technical support

functions related to data infrastructure Familiarity with

national security

or mission-driven data environments

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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