# Data Engineer/ETL Developer

> Saalex · Lexington Park, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-28

**Salary:** USD 90,000–125,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** MIS DET

## Description

**Spalding, a Saalex Company** is seeking a **Data Engineer/ETL Developer** in **Lexington Park, MD**.  Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. 

**Position Type:** Full-time

**Salary:** $90k-$125k annually (depending upon experience)

**Work Location:** Hybrid remote/in-office (see onsite requirements below).

**\*\*Onsite Requirements:** Position may require on-site work at PAX approximately 1 day per week for meetings, collaboration, and technical tasking.

**Essential Functions:**

-   Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines, ETL mappings, and data architectures within the Department of the Navy (DON) Jupiter enterprise data environment and the AWS Gov Cloud ecosystem.
-   Build and maintain scalable extraction, transformation in Informatica; and loading workflows using modern cloud-native data processing in Databricks.
-   Author, refine, and optimize advanced SQL and python scripts to support schema creation, data population, truncation, migration, and complex manipulation of tables, views, and materialized views.
-   Architect and deploy custom Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to securely connect disparate data sources and streamline data ingestion pipelines.
-   Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues, errors, and performance bottlenecks within the cloud data warehouse and associated ETL frameworks.
-   Perform comprehensive data collection, pattern analysis, validation testing, and quality troubleshooting across large, complex datasets.
-   Other duties as assigned.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Proven experience applying modern data engineering methodologies, pipeline design patterns, and enterprise data architecture practices (with an emphasis on cloud-based frameworks).
-   Strong technical proficiency in Informatica and Databricks for orchestrating complex, enterprise-level ETL/ELT pipelines.
-   Hands-on experience working with cloud-native storage, compute, and analytics services within AWS, alongside a proven track record of executing database migrations from legacy on-premises environments to AWS.
-   Mastery of SQL is required.
-   Strong proficiency in data analysis techniques and tooling, including MS Excel for rapid data manipulation and validation is required.
-   Strong working knowledge of RESTful API development, JSON data structures, and secure data exchange protocols is required.

**Desired:**

-   Proficiency in Python (for Databricks), JavaScript, and legacy Visual Basic (VB) is highly preferred to support legacy systems and custom automation.
-   Familiarity with TOAD for Oracle is preferred.
-   Direct experience supporting NAVAIR IT applications, programs, or projects within Navy-approved networks is highly desired.
-   Possession of an active CompTIA Security+ certification is preferred to satisfy DoD 8570/8140 compliance requirements for elevated privilege roles. May be required to obtain within 90 days upon onboarding.

**Education:**

-   BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

**Security Clearance:**

-   Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.  Active Secret clearance desired, interim Secret acceptable to start. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources
-   Stock Option Benefit

## Apply

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