Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Data Connections Engineer, software or data engineer to support our DOD program in the Washington DC metro area. This position will work Hybrid/Remote 2-3 days on site per week in an office located in the National Capital Region (Crystal City, VA). This position requires an active TS clearance. This is an ideal opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing AI/ML companies in the industry. At BigBear.ai, we're in this business together. We own it, we make it thrive, and we enjoy the challenges of our work. We know that our employees play the largest role in our continual success. That is why we foster an environment of growth and development, with an emphasis on opportunity, recognition, and work-life balance. We give the same high level of commitment to our employees that we give to our clients. If BigBear.ai sounds like the place where you want to be, we'd enjoy speaking with you. What you will do Design, develop, and implement end-to-end data pipelines, utilizing ETL processes and technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, SQL, and Jupyter Notebooks. Create and optimize data pipelines from scratch, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high-performance processing. Perform data cleansing, data integration, and data quality assurance activities to maintain the accuracy and integrity of large datasets. Leverage big data technologies to efficiently process and analyze large datasets, particularly those encountered in a federal agency. Troubleshoot data-related problems and provide innovative solutions to address complex data challenges. Implement and enforce data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design optimal data models and architectures. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to provide timely and accurate data insights and support decision-making processes. Maintain documentation for software applications, workflows, and processes. Stay updated with emerging trends and advancements in data engineering and recommend suitable tools and technologies for continuous improvement. What you need to have Bachelors Degree with 5 years of relevant experience Software or data engineer with a strong background in: • Databricks and/or notebook-style development with scheduled jobs • Python • SQL, JDBC, and ODBC • SFTP • Data engineering libraries (pandas, for example) • Experience developing, maintaining, and/or interacting with REST and SOAP API • Experience leading or managing small to medium sized teams • Experience with requirements gathering, planning, and implementation • Strong experience with data connections • Ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain data connections to external resources independently IAT Level II Certification Active Top Secret Clearance DOD OR IC Experienc What we'd like you to have Excellent written and verbal communication skills About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.