Data Engineer

The role

INflow Federal is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure data pipelines, transformations, and analytics infrastructure supporting enterprise systems within a Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiative. The Data Engineer will ensure accurate, reliable, and performant data flow across applications, integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple mission sources into cloud-based storage and analytics environments.

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Data Engineer

INflow Federal, Arlington, VA

Posted pay

$70K–$90K

a year

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This base pay is below the median for data engineering jobs that are remote in the US with no level in the job title.

Median: $145K a year
Other jobs in the group: 53

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Location: Arlington, VA
Work type: Remote
Level: Not given
Experience: 5+ years
Skills in the job text: Python
AWS
SQL
PostgreSQL
DynamoDB
MongoDB
Power BI
Redshift
Tableau
Posted: May 12, 2026
Last check: 8 h ago
Job type: Data engineering

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With posted pay: 76%
Median posted base: $75K–$90K

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The role

What you need

Required Skills

Experience with AI platforms and AI-ready data
Proficiency with Python, SQL, and ETL frameworks (e.g., Apache NiFi, Talend, or AWS Glue)
Experience with cloud data services, preferably AWS GovCloud (RDS, S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift)
Knowledge of database management systems (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
Familiarity with RESTful API integration and data exchange standards (JSON, XML, CSV)
Understanding of DoD data security and compliance standards, including encryption, RMF, and STIG adherence
Experience developing and maintaining data validation, profiling, and transformation scripts
Exposure to data visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight)
Familiarity with Agile software development and DevSecOps delivery frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data integration and performance tuning
Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and functional teams
Attention to detail with focus on data accuracy and consistency
Ability to balance data governance, security, and performance objectives
Commitment to continuous improvement and mission impact through data-driven decision-making
Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate or AWS Certified Developer, CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, integration, or analytics enablement
Experience building and optimizing data pipelines in enterprise or federal environments

Required Clearance

Active DoD Secret clearance

Certification Requirements

Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built 8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.

Citizenship Requirements

Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Data Engineer

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Data Engineer

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