ETL Developer
ETL Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph RequiredAbout the TeamAt Core Interface, we believe great software is built by small teams of thoughtful engineers working on meaningful problems. Our work supports mission-critical federal programs where the quality and reliability of the data layer directly determines mission outcomes.We're growing our data engineering team and are looking for ETL-focused engineers across multiple experience levels who take real ownership of the data lifecycle - from ingest through delivery - and communicate clearly about architecture tradeoffs.What You'll Do in This Role
Design, build, and optimizeETL pipelinesfor large-scale data ingestion and transformation
Develop custom solutions to ingest, profile, and exploit new and existing data sources
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support model development and analytical workflows
Maintain comprehensive data layer documentation for the broader engineering team
Manage all stages of the data lifecycle from ingest planning through display
Collaborate with teammates, service providers, vendors, and mission users to develop more efficient methods
Identify and communicate risks, constraints, and tradeoffs in data architecture decisions
Required QualificationsActiveTS/SCI with Polygraph
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degreein Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
StrongPython and/or Javadevelopment skills with significant SQL and database experience
Hands-on experience buildingETL pipelinesin a Linux-based Big Data environment
Experience parsing usingRegular Expressions
Experience with interacting with theELK Stack
Familiarity withRESTful APIintegration and data source consumption
Clear communication skills in collaborative engineering environments
Additional Strengths That Stand OutExperience with cloud data platforms ( AWS Glue/S3, Azure Data Factory/Synapse, Snowflake, Databricks )
Experience withApache Sparkor similar distributed processing frameworks
Experience with pipeline orchestration tools such asApache Airflowor equivalent
Experience withHadoop, HBase, and MapReduce
Prior work in a mission environment or with diverse, complex data types
Containerization experience withDocker and/or Kubernetes
Prior experience supportingAI/ML pipelinedevelopment or deployment
Core Interface BenefitsWe support our engineers with benefits designed for long-term success:100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee + family)
401(k) with 6% company contribution
4 weeks PTO plus 11 federal holidays
Paid parental leave
Government shutdown protection
Tuition assistance and technical training
Internet, phone, and fitness reimbursements
Referral bonuses and spot awards
Quarterly team eventsCommitment to InclusionCore Interface is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to building a workplace where everyone can contribute and grow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law.