Data Engineer

Level Up Job OpportunityLevel Up, LLC, a subsidiary of AVIAN, is a Virginia-based small business with over 150 years of collective experience in cyber security and IT solutions. We provide industry-leading expertise, big data analytics, and all-source research and analysis. In 2021, we joined forces with AVIAN, an employee-owned business and one of America's fastest-growing private companies. Together, we deliver exceptional services to our 80 government and commercial clients across 13 our technical and consulting prowess, we at Level Up believe in creating a positive impact within our communities. Through our charitable giving and volunteer programs, we support causes close to our hearts and inspire meaningful change. This commitment to service and community enhancement is what we call \"The Level Up Way\".ResponsibilitiesYou will join a top tier team that will leverage their development skills and experience, to support the successful designing, ingesting, cleansing, transformation, loading, and display of significant amounts of , Tasks and ResponsibilitiesDesigning, implementing, and optimizing data extraction, cleansing, transformation, loading, replication/distribution, and large-scale ingest systems in a Big Data environmentOptimizing all stages of the data lifecycle, from initial planning, to ingest, through final display and beyondDeveloping custom solutions/code to ingest and exploit new and existing data sourcesDeveloping data profiling, deduping logic, and matching logic for analysisOrganizing and maintaining Data Layer documentation, so others are able to understand and use it. Also, work closely with data scientists to craft data pipelines which serve the development of modern AI/ML workflowsCollaborating with teammates, other service providers, vendors, and users to develop new and more efficient methodsEffectively articulating the risks and constraints associated with software solutions, based on environmentRequired Experience, Skills, & TechnologiesHigh School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of relevant software development/programming experienceDemonstrated data analysis, parsing, and programming language experience (e.g. Python, Java) coupled with significant SQL/database experienceExperience with the full data lifecycle, from ingest through display, in a Big Data environmentHands-on experience with Java-related technologies, such as JDK, J2EE, EJB, JDBC, and/or Spring, and experience with RESTful APIsExperience with data pipelining systems (e.g. Apache Airflow) and developing/performing ETL tasks in a Linux environmentDesired Experience, Skills & TechnologiesExperience deploying systems that leverage AI/ML technologyExperience publishing results in BI dashboardsClearance RequiredDue to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is requiredTS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph requiredAt Level Up, LLC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At Level Up, LLC, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.Level Up, LLC is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.