REMOTE Secret Data Engineer

About

An employer is looking for a Secret Data Engineer to sit remotely. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend data pipelines that support an organizations dashboards and reporting initiatives. The individual will ingest, clean, and process large-scale datasets related to military and defense sales, while developing and optimizing SQL queries and Python scripts to support KPI reporting and analytics. Working in a collaborative Agile environment, this role partners closely with Data Analysts, Frontend Engineers, Scrum Masters, testers, and usability teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions. The position involves active participation in PI Planning, sprint ceremonies, and team status updates, as well as direct engagement with government stakeholders to gather requirements and provide program updates. The role supports a cross‑functional team of 10‑15 members, including multiple data engineers at varying levels, and contributes to continuous improvements in data quality, performance, and usability. Support for classified work is required based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend data pipelines for dashboards and reporting.
• Ingest, clean, and process large‑scale datasets related to military and defense sales.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and Python scripts to support KPI reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with Data Analysts, Frontend Engineers, Scrum Masters, testers, and usability teams.
• Participate in PI Planning, sprint ceremonies, and team status updates.
• Engage directly with government stakeholders to gather requirements and provide program updates.
• Support a cross‑functional team of 10‑15 members, including multiple data engineers at varying levels.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in data quality, performance, and usability.
• Provide support for classified work as required by the program.

Compensation

• $95 to $125 per year annual salary. (If client has provided an exact salary, then no need to use a range; also, if the client has provided an hourly rate, then use same hourly language from the Contract/Contract-to-Hire section above.)
• Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role include: (description should be provided by the client since this is for a perm position- they will not receive IG benefits. If client does not provide it upon our request, we can insert something generic like "Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.")

Equal Opportunity

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering or something similar with 0-9 years of experience in a technical role
• Strong Python experience (academic + applied acceptable)
• Strong SQL skills
• Hands‑on experience with relational databases
• Experience with data ingestion, parsing queries, and handling large datasets (10M+ rows)
• Ability to design and support KPI‑driven dashboards
• Backend or data engineering background
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with customers
• Ability to work remotely while supporting Eastern Time Zone hours
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government customers
• Exposure to military sales, logistics, or defense data
• Experience collaborating with data analysts and frontend teams
• Prior work on dashboard‑driven reporting for leadership