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Senior Data Engineer
$135K–$160K
Vienna, VA · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of data engineering or related experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship is required.
About the job
Plans and manages data infrastructure and strategy for a disability claims AI/ML program, building and improving data solutions to support claims processing and operational needs.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize data engineering processes across systems and databases, including data entry, management, and extraction.
- Perform data quality checks, analyze data, and present findings to support business and operational needs.
- Document data processes and collaborate with stakeholders to address data needs and improve workflows.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- 6+ years of data engineering or related experience designing, developing, and supporting production data platforms and pipelines.
- Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement.
Nice to have
- Experience with distributed computing, data lake/lakehouse technologies, or DevOps/DataOps practices.
- Familiarity with AI/ML data pipeline technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, MLflow, Kubeflow, or feature stores.
Pay
USD 135,000–160,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, Git, Apache Spark, Kafka
AI focus
Supports a Modern Disability Claims AI/ML program intended to increase claims processing throughput and reduce adjudication wait times; familiarity with AI/ML data pipeline technologies is preferred.
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