Data Engineer, Flask Developer - Arlington VA

POSITION OVERVIEW

Data Engineer, Flask Developer

Salary: $98,717 – $130,000 annually

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This role supports a centralized data environment used across DoD programs. You build Flask and Python services, data ingest pipelines, and SQL-backed capabilities supporting auditable financial transaction data and a common operating picture for leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, design, develop, and modify enterprise systems and application software
• Support planning and deployment of system development releases
• Meet software compliance standards and document testing and maintenance fixes
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Flask and related extensions
• Build and extend Python business logic from technical specifications and user stories
• Develop or support Python scripts for data ingest pipelines
• Work with relational databases and SQL-based environments
• Use Agile development processes
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning
• Align development work to established business needs and policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Python
• Flask, Flask RESTful, Flask RESTX
• RESTful API development
• SQL and relational databases
• Agile delivery
• Code reviews and clean architecture practices

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with 3 years relevant experience, or
• PhD or Juris Doctorate with 0 years experience, or
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years relevant experience
• Hands-on experience building applications using Flask
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Self-starter who takes initiative

CLEARANCE & LOCATION

• Clearance: Secret
• Travel: 0–10 percent
• Employment: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
• U.S. Citizenship Required