Databricks Engineer McLean, VA

Databricks Engineer The Opportunity: As a Data Engineer on the Databricks platform at Booz Allen, youll support mission-critical data initiatives for defense, intelligence, and civil clients. Youll help design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines in modern cloud environments, enabling analytics, AI, ML, and decision advantage at scale. Join a team that accelerates national security outcomes through data engineering excellence. Work with cutting-edge tools like Databricks, Delta Lake, and PySpark to transform raw data into actionable insights for Americas toughest challenges. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Work with us to use data for good. What Youll Work On: • Build and optimize ELT or ETL pipelines using Databricks Notebooks, Delta Live Tables (DLT), Workflows, and Unity Catalog. • Implement data ingestion, transformation, and quality processes with PySpark, Spark SQL, and Delta Lake best practices such as incremental mergers, ACID transactions, or SCD patterns. • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and mission stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver reliable, governed data assets. • Support data platform operations, monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to cost optimization, including leveraging Photon engine. • Contribute to medallion architecture implementations, including bronze, silver, and gold layers, in cloud storage environments such as Azure ADLS, or AWS S3. • Document pipelines, data models, and processes to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer. • Learn and apply emerging Databricks capabilities to advance client missions. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: • 2+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or analytics engineering • Experience writing SQL queries for data analysis and transformation • Experience with Python programming such as scripting and data manipulation • Knowledge of distributed data processing concepts such as Spark fundamentals, including partitioning, caching, and shuffle • Ability to work in a team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or Mathematics Nice If You Have: • Experience with Databricks, including notebooks, Delta Lake, Workflows, or DLT in academic, internship, personal project, or professional environments • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and object storage • Experience with orchestration tools such as Databricks Workflows or Airflow or dbt • Experience with streaming data processing or real-time pipelines • Knowledge of Git for version control and collaborative development • Knowledge of data governance concepts, including Unity Catalog and access controls • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate Certification Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. • If this position i